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By Stuart Young
Take the opportunity today to be courageous!
This might be in the face of adversity, it might be just being brave about something or it might be something really important like making a difficult decision.
Whether you’re nervous about that speaking engagement coming up or whether you need to muster the nerve to ask someone on a date – dig deep and do it. This one courageous moment could change your life. Forever!
I know this is one of those difficult challenges I spoke about at the beginning of this book but hopefully you have tried enough of the other challenges to give you some habitual momentum today.
Go for it!
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Editor’s Note: Stuart Young writes his thoughts on How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time. He aims to provide a “set of 365 practical little guides which WILL change your life if you commit to implementing as many as possible.” He is also completing his book about changing your life one day at a time. You can check his thoughts here.
it took a while, but i eventually learned to swallow the lump in my throat and get out there. Now, I just get nervous about two minutes before I have to do a major thing instead of a week before the event. Good advice. (as usual!)
A lot of people use that nervousness to spur them on, the adrenalin carries them through. Well done you for getting it down to 2 minutes.
I love the term habitual momentum. It is so true. The more I push myself to do something, the more confidence I get, and the easier it becomes. Now I embrace many challenges.
Thanks Kristin. Practice makes perfect so they say.
I love your line, Stu!
I like that term habitual momentum too! The more I do crazy seemingly impossible things the less fearful I am, the more confident I am and the less I care whether it works or not. I am now a bit more frightened of NOT doing and not being courageous!
Great turnaround Lula, ‘more scared of NOT being courageous’ – now that’s a way to live. Bravo!
I love that term habitual momentum too. The more seemingly crazy and impossible things I do, the more fearless I am to try new things or just go for what I want. In fact, I think I am now more scared of NOT being courageous and going out on a limb. And if it don’t get – move on to the next!
I love this! I second the habitual momentum comment. Creating better, positive habits is what I aim to do. This comes at the perfect time for me! I am starting something new tomorrow and more changes are on the horizon for me. I LOVE the phrase “dig deep and do it!” Its what I needed and, I am sure, others needed to hear. I am learning to believe with everything and take it one moment at a time! Great post! Thanks!
Gina you have it bang on – one moment at a time. Small steps are less intimidating and they can build to bigger steps!
Good luck with your venture.
For me, I have to focus on the courage of America. Our country was founded on faith, hope and COURAGE! When we look back over the many obstacles and battles that it took to win America’s freedom, was there ever doubt of courage under fire? Are the firing lines today really much different, whether they be of a personal or military nature?
Courage is quite literally ‘in your DNA’.
Great point Stuart,
be good to yourself
David
Thanks David.
Another good blog post today, congrats. There seems to be a lot of “recharge” and “renew” and “go for it” and “clutterbust” in the air today. I will cross my fingers that I am the winner–both items sound right up my alley.
Crossing fingers. And thanks for the uplifting message!
I’m glad you were lifted Karina.
Thank you AlohaKarina!
Hi Stuart, I enjoy your posts. I’ve found through the years the more I get to know myself and enjoy my own company the easier it is to be courageous. The more accepting I am of myself, the less I depend on other people’s opinions. That gives me the freedom to take chances I might not otherwise. If I fall, the landing is not so hard. I only have me to account for and I’m pretty lenient as well as constructive with my feedback. Looking forward to more opportunities for courageous living!
Thanks Linda, you’re so right to be lenient on yourself. Failure is part of all of our journeys, we need to be supportive of ourselves when we stumble otherwise how can we ask anyone else to be? Thanks for your insightful comment.
To get out of my comfort zone I do this but slowly..especially when living a new place.. The initial reaction is to stay within but I know at some point i will have to take that step and your post reminded me of that!
Timing is always perfect Savira.
This post came at a poignant time for me. I was just fired from my Job on Friday due to sickness, but I’ve been able to turn the negative into a positive as I’ve finally decided that I am really am worth it and good enough to start my own business. Up until now I had allowed my self doubt to hold me back, so this is something that is long over due. It is such a relief to finally be working on my own ideas for once. Anyway, thanks for sharing such an encouraging post at this time in my life as I really need it!
I’m rooting for you Niamh, it does take a lot of courage and determination to start your own business. I started mine 9 years ago and haven’t looked back since. The amount of freedom I enjoy now is beyond what I imagined. Good luck and bon voyage!
If we want to achieve extra ordinary success, we must have courage to put in exceptional hard work.
Two cornerstones to success right there. Well said.
Tksoni, that was beautifully written! I love your comment!
I’m often told I am courageous. This past week I have felt cowardly…this is a timely word of encouragement for me. Thank you so much!
Thanks Shandracarison, we all feel fear from time to time and we all allow ourselves to be influenced by it. When we call it ‘cowardly’ we attach shame to it. There is nothing shameful in feeling fear. Feel your fear and find the strength to do it anyway. Failing here and there is ok – so go for it. You will learn and grow no matter what happens. Good luck!
I am often told I’m courageous. This past week I have felt cowardly…this is a timely word of encouragement for me. Thank you so much!
What a great compliment you received Shandracarlson! Keep the courage going!
Stuart, you have kept your voice pure and simple…which is greatly needed in our industry. Continue to post…we need you.
Be encouraged!
Thanks Stephen. It is a goal of mine to make every page of my book (these posts) short, sweet and to the point. So thanks for noticing. Stu
This one courageous step… the secret!
So true!
Great post! I recently joined Toastmasters to help me continue to overcome my fear of public speaking..
Now that is courageous! Bravo to you.
As I have mentioned in my past comment it’s not easy to be courageous but it will definitely lead us to that way we wanted to be!
True Harold, courage is not easy to muster. We can inspire it in others more easily sometimes than we can muster it in ourselves. As with most things – practice makes perfect. if we become courageous in small ways often, when the opportunity to be courageous in a big way appears there’s more chance we will be able to rise to the occasion.
Bravo! I love this idea: “This one courageous moment could change your life. Forever!”
If we want to change our life, we have to change our life. I like your idea that we can start today. No, better yet, start right now!
Thanks for sharing this.
Diana Bletter
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Thanks Diana, in what way will you be courageous today?
Yes!! Go for it!! Love this post. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Emily. – So…how are you going to be courageous today?