“We’re all afraid of something. Some have more fears than others for reasons too various to quantify and examine. The one we must all guard against is the fear of ourselves. Don’t let the sensation of fear convince you that you’re too weak to have courage. Fear is the opportunity for courage, not proof of cowardice. No one is born a coward. We were meant to love. And we were meant to have the courage for it. So be brave. The rest is easy.” —p. 206. Why Courage Matters by John McCain
What are you waiting for in your life?
Making decisions to do or act on a daily or weekly basis takes courage. When was the last time you did something that was foreign or even fearful to you?
Before you had courage, did you ever think about how it would hurt if you fell off your bike. And when you did, yes it did hurt. Did you get back on and ride home with tears in your eyes?
Before you had courage, did you ever think about asking for permission to leave home for a night out with a friend without your parent beside you? Did you ever have a curfew of 10:00PM and arrive back home at 9:55PM with your mother sitting in the kitchen with the light on?
Before you had courage, did you ever worry that someone would reject you if you called them on the phone to ask them for a business appointment to introduce your company or product?
Before you had courage, did you ever fear investing in your future by saving 10% of every paycheck to put in a savings/investment account?
Before you had courage, did you ever fear learning how to debate on stage or give a presentation to an audience about a topic that you had become an expert in?
After you realized that after every attempt to engage with your fears, you learned and adapted for the next attempt and gained a little more courage each time.
Of course you did.
So what are you waiting for and why are you hesitant to get out there. To try it. To make your call or send your message. Or save for your future.
After you learn to be more brave and love to practice to alleviate your fears your life will change for the better.
Your courage to live and to love experiencing fear will make all the difference in your life. Get out there!
