Courage is not about
feeling brave it is about being scared in the face of fear while not backing
down. Having courage means you find the strength you need to move pass an
insurmountable challenge that stands in your way.
Think about the last
time you were afraid to do something big. What did you do to move pass that
fear?
Growing up I thought
being brave was feeling fearless at all times. When situations came my way and
I was afraid I felt weak. I ultimately began to believe I was a failure. I
started to think I could NEVER be brave.
One day I learned a
lesson that forever changed my life. I learned that most successful people have
had to overcome many challenges to be where they are today.
Life was not always
easy for them just like it is not always easy for you and I. One of the most
brilliant minds such as Albert Einstein failed standardized examinations and
struggled to find work.
The history books do not remember your struggles as
much as they remember your achievements.
So what am I saying? You will not always feel strong or even brave. It is not in a
feeling rather it is in a knowing deep down within.
It is okay to be scared it
just means that you are human. Take a deep breath and say to yourself ”I can do
this!” It may take you a few times, but never give up. What most people think
of as bravery is really persistence and sheer determination.
Next time when
someone says ”wow you are really brave.” Tell them no politely, and say “I am
afraid, but I made a choice a long time ago to do it no matter what I was
feeling.”
P.S. My book "Daily Empowerment For
Successful Living" is coming out soon; also be on the look out for my
YouTube videos coming your way. XOXO
