~How Much Courage Do You Have?

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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 defined as "a quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty without fear" and "acting according to your beliefs despite criticism". The word comes from the Latin root "cor" and later the French root "cour" meaning "heart". 

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!

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