Yesterday I went for my morning walk to feed the ducks. There is a lovely 94 year old man I see often feeding them as well. I walked him home as he wasn’t feeling well. His name is Chris and loved hearing about his story…his life. I was so curious that I didn’t want the […]
We all know how it feels to be courageous. Whether standing up for a cause, taking on a challenge, or facing our fears, courage is essential to grow and thrive. But how can you show courage in everyday life?
Nelson Mandela once famously said, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
This quote reminds us that true courage is not about the absence of fear but the ability to push through our fears and take action. After all, it is only human nature to experience fear. But it takes courage to make you do something even if you are afraid.
Building courage is like cooking a recipe. You can’t just bake a cake. You need the right amounts of ingredients and to follow the cooking instructions step-by-step to cook something delicious.
Well, the same is true for how to show courage in everyday life! If you follow our ‘courage recipe,’ you’ll learn how to take small but meaningful actions that will build your courage over time. So let’s get started!
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I remember a time when we used to be really good at connection. We had no issues with connecting with people from all walks of life, whether it was a friendly “morning” between coworkers before the business day started, chatting with the boss before a staff meeting in the boardroom, meeting a friend for coffee […]
Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership | What’s the Difference? Numerous forms of leadership exist. No two leaders are identical, yet leaders with wildly diverse styles can achieve similarly outstanding achievements. While modern leaders exhibit a set of attributes, the majority ultimately fall into two broad categories: transactional leadership vs transformational leadership. As identified in James MacGregor […]
