Saturday Straight Talk: COURAGE

Today's Topic Is COURAGE.

Courage doesn't mean the absence of fear.  Courage is commanding yourself to act DESPITE the fear.

There's marvelous acts of courage demonstrated on a daily basis by soldiers, first responders, and everyday people rising to the occasion to help others in need.  These are awesome, inspiring situations; and each person unequivocally deserves proper recognition and appreciation.

But for today's post, we're gonna take it down a couple of notches, and discuss courage when the situation is not actual life or death. 

Some of the most challenging times to demonstrate courage, are when you are faced with a choice to, "Speak now, or forever hold your peace."  

Or times when you're with a group of people (your Family, your closest friends, your coworkers or professional organization, etc.) and loyalty means, "Going with the group."

Times when being the only one in the room to stand up and say, "No," or "This is wrong," risks your popularity, acceptance, approval or even advancement. 

STRAIGHT TALK WITH YOUR COACH:  What is right is rarely easy.

These are the times that test your character.  They'll push you straight out of your comfort zone, and before you know it, you'll feel like you're walking the plank over a sea of hungry piranhas. 

Enter COURAGE.  Courage doesn't mean the absence of fear.  Courage is commanding yourself to act DESPITE the fear.

When it's all said and done, you've got to be able to look at yourself in the mirror.  You've got to be able to rest your head on your pillow at night, and sleep with a clean conscience; knowing you did what was right. 

Going against the grain, or having those tough conversations takes courage.  It may not always get you a lot of friends, but it will get you the right ones. 

THIS WEEK'S COACHING CHALLENGE:  Be Strong and Courageous.  Ask yourself, "Am I doing what is right, or what is easy?"

Hustle while they party. Grind while they sleep. Results require no explanation. Put your nose to the grindstone and get $#!+ done.

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