#courage
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Authenticity is not just a trait; it’s a way of being that requires courage and commitment.
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
The martyrs, by their unwavering faith, have shown the world the true power of belief.
From The History of the Church by Eusebius
Fear is not the enemy; it’s a compass.
Your voice is powerful; use it wisely.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Bravery is not the absence of fear; it’s acting in spite of it.
From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
I realized that I was saying no to things that scared me, and that was not the way to live.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Every artist is a child. The child knows no fear.
From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
You have to be brave enough to take up space.
Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Embrace your inner wolf and own your power.
From Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.
From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
I am not afraid to show my vulnerability.
From More Myself by Alicia Keys
It’s not about being fearless; it’s about taking action despite your fear.
From Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Being a troublemaker means being a catalyst for change.
From Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
The man who fights for his ideals is the man who is truly free.
From The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Your voice deserves to be heard, loud and clear.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
The market is not a place for the faint of heart.
From The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
Claim your space and own your story.
From More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are by Elaine Welteroth
You can’t change the world by saying no.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
We must embrace uncertainty instead of fearing it.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
Doubt thrives in isolation; connection feeds courage.
From Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae
The fool is the one who takes no risk.
The cowards never started and the weak died along the way.
From Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail.
From The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the humility to look at ourselves honestly and gently.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
Life is a very narrow bridge; the important thing is to not be afraid.
Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Being a troublemaker often means being a truth-teller.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
Don't let fear dictate your choices.
From Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
Fear is just a feeling; it doesn't have to define you.
From Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima
I’m not one to back down from a challenge.
From The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant
The moon stays bright when it doesn't avoid the night.
From The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
To be a successful artist, you must be willing to be vulnerable.
From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Saying yes to things that scare me has opened up my life in ways I never thought possible.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
When we are close to those who inspire us, we find the courage to pursue our dreams.
You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed.
From Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover
The first step in asking for help is to believe that you are worthy of it.
From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu
Change happens when we dare to challenge the status quo.
From The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
One word of truth shall outweigh the whole world.
We must stop asking for permission to live.
From Untamed by Glennon Doyle
To achieve greatness, you must embrace discomfort.
Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do.
From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Don’t let anyone dim your light.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Take risks; the rewards can be greater than you expect.
From Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers by Wendy Sachs
Women need to take risks to build confidence.
Faith is not certainty; it is the courage to doubt.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
You can be scared and brave at the same time.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.
From Rising Strong by Brené Brown
I realized that I was saying no to things that scared me, and that I was missing out on a lot of great opportunities.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
The sun is shining, and we are not afraid.
We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can't have both.
From Rising Strong by Brené Brown
Don't be afraid to speak up and advocate for yourself.
From Know Your Value by Mika Brzezinski
When we encourage girls to be brave, we help them to take risks.
From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
They were the girls who could do anything, and they did.
From The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore
A good rationalist is not afraid of being wrong.
The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage.
From Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
When you enter a growth mindset, you are not afraid to make mistakes.
From Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
Confidence is not about being right; it's about being willing to be wrong.
From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman
Innovation requires courage to challenge the status quo.
From The Infinite Machine by Camila Russo
The path of the warrior is the path of the heart.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
The essence of bravery is being afraid and doing it anyway.
From When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön
The greatest risk is not taking one.
From Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
Don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve.
From Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin
We are more than ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead.
From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz
The courage to be disliked is the courage to be yourself.
From The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability.
From Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Speak up, even when your voice shakes.
From The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts
Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.
From You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
To be completely safe from failure, you must accept the possibility of failure.
From The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Fear of failure can paralyze you, but overcoming it can liberate you.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
You need to be willing to take risks to achieve great things.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
Embrace discomfort; it's the path to growth.
From What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney
The only courage you ever need is the courage to follow your heart.
From The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey
The only way to get over the fear of failure is to fail.
From Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Authenticity requires us to be brave enough to show up as ourselves.
Fear is a prison; courage is the key.
From Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising
To do the right thing is often the hardest thing.
Danger is a part of life that we must embrace.
From The Lunatic Express: Discovering the World via Its Most Dangerous Buses, Boats, Trains, and Planes by Carl Hoffman
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the mastery of it.
From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder
You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.
Bravery is not the absence of fear.
From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani
I realized that I had been saying no to things that I wanted to say yes to.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Innovation requires a willingness to embrace risk and uncertainty.
The man who is truly good and who is truly happy is one who has a great deal of courage.
The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.
From The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
To be great, you must be willing to be misunderstood.
From How Champions Think by Bob Rotella
You have to be willing to have the tough conversations.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way to succeed.
From Win Forever by Pete Carroll
Change requires both courage and vision.
From More Than Ready by Cecilia Muñoz
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
From The Republic by Plato