"I grew up believing courage was about heroes jumping off mountains and running into burning buildings, 300 Spartan warriors standing against the invading Persian army-the kind of thing that is celebrated in epic poems and Hollywood blockbusters. But life has taught me something different. Courage does not just have to look spectacular. In fact, much more often, courage lives in the everyday."
"For example, in my professional journey as an entrepreneur, I've needed to find the courage to stay true to my vision despite the prospect of financial crisis. Or, to take an even more serious example from my personal life, I continually see courage in my son. A few years ago, at 18, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that usually picks on people three times his age. Today he's in remission and, fortunately, doing well."
Popular portrayals present courage as dramatic, spectacular acts, but courage more frequently appears in ordinary, persistent choices and actions. Entrepreneurs must draw on courage to remain faithful to a vision amid financial uncertainty. Serious illness can reveal quiet courage through routine acts of care and maintenance. A young person diagnosed with a rare blood cancer can demonstrate steady resilience by continuing treatment without fanfare. Courage supports taking steps forward when outcomes are uncertain and functions like a muscle that must be intentionally developed to enable not just survival but thriving in a challenging world.
Read at Psychology Today
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