~Be Courageous and 'Walk the Talk'

Excerpt from the book "Walk the Talk."
   By Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura

Courage

QUESTION: What does "courage" have to do with being a person of good character...with someone who stays true to their principles and their values?

ANSWER: EVERYTHING!

You see, being values-driven means two things:

Doing what's right - following our conscience; refusing to compromise our principles, despite pressures and temptations to the contrary, and

Taking a stand against what's wrong - speaking out, whenever we see others do things that are incorrect or inappropriate.

Unquestionably, both of those require guts and fortitude...they require courage.

Courage is...

~Following your conscience instead of "following the crowd".


~Refusing to take part in hurtful or disrespectful behaviors.


~Sacrificing personal gain for the benefit of others.


~Speaking your mind even though others don't agree.


~Taking complete responsibility for your actions...and your mistakes.


~Following the rules - and insisting that others do the same.


~Challenging the status quo in search of better ways.


~Doing what you know is right- regardless of the risks and potential consequences.


Be Courageous!