Courage…

Not the absence of fear, but acting despite fear.

Everyone feels fear. Fear of failure, fear of being judged, fear of the unknown…

But courageous people don’t let fear stop them. They feel the fear and do it anyway.

Courage comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s facing a big challenge. Sometimes it’s admitting a mistake. Sometimes it’s being yourself in a world trying to change you.

I’ve had to be courageous many times in my life. When making big decisions, when taking risks, when standing up for what I believe in…

And every time I was courageous, I grew. I became stronger, smarter, more confident.

Of course courage doesn’t guarantee success. Sometimes despite our courage, things don’t work out. But even trying is valuable.

So be courageous. Don’t let fear hold you back. Because life happens outside the comfort zone…