About the author

Ogura Hiroshi is a Japanese author active in the fields of self-improvement, management, and applied psychology. Public information about him is currently limited, and a complete Chinese account of his life details is not yet available. Five of his works are included in the collection, among them The Courage to Be Imperfect: The Life Lessons of Adler, the "Father of Self-Encouragement," its sequel The Courage to Be Imperfect 2: The Growth Lessons of Adler, The Illustrated Adlerian Psychology, The Common Sense of Getting Things Done: Knowing How to Act the Moment Something Comes Up, and Essential Lessons for New Workplace Members (four volumes). These works show that he is skilled at combining Adlerian psychology with everyday methods of action, explaining themes such as self-acceptance, action habits, and workplace adaptation in clear, accessible prose for ordinary readers who wish to improve their mindset and way of doing things. His writing is practical and emphasizes applicability.

Written (5)

The Courage to Be Imperfect: Life Lessons from Adler, the Father of Self-Help cover
Rating 3.8
The Courage to Be Imperfect: Life Lessons from Adler, the Father of Self-Help 小仓广 / 陆青 China Machine Press · 2025 Adler is known as the "father of self-enlightenment." Through a detailed discussion centered on the theme of "changing the self," this book gathers th…
The Courage to Be Imperfect 2: Growth Lessons from Adler, the Father of Self-Enlightenment cover
Rating 3.5
The Courage to Be Imperfect 2: Growth Lessons from Adler, the Father of Self-Enlightenment 小仓广 / 朱芬 China Machine Press · 2025 Unlike academic texts or psychology primers, this book uses plain, accessible language to discuss 100 sayings by Adler and his followers, hoping to gi…
Illustrated Adlerian Psychology cover
Rating 3.2
Illustrated Adlerian Psychology 小仓广 / 吴伟丽 China Machine Press · 2025 This book is divided into seven chapters, covering the basic principles of Adlerian psychology; the mechanisms by which the mind falls into negative c…
The Common Sense of Getting Things Done: Knowing at Once What to Do When Something Comes Up cover
Rating 3.7
The Common Sense of Getting Things Done: Knowing at Once What to Do When Something Comes Up 小仓广 / 郭乃雯 Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. · 2018 Why do some people consistently turn ideas into results, while others forever talk more than they do? This book presents three key habits for getting …
Required Courses for Workplace Newcomers (Complete Four Volumes) cover
Rating 3.5
Required Courses for Workplace Newcomers (Complete Four Volumes) 大岛祥誉 / 小仓广 / 大石哲之 / 小山升 / 颜彩彩 / 郭乃雯 / 贾耀平 / 陈怡萍 Post Wave Publishing · 2018 Essential workplace skills for a lifetime: quickly get past the confusion of being a new hire, master the skills, and stand out among your peers. This…

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Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd.Post Wave PublishingChina Machine Press