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Courage is a Muscle: Grow It Through Action

Oct 28, 2025
 

What if I told you that courage isn’t something you’re born with?

 

That it’s not reserved for warriors, CEOs, or mountaintop meditating monks…

 

But instead — it’s a muscle that you can build.
Right here. Right now.

 

And just like any muscle, it grows stronger through use, repetition, and challenge.

 

The Misconception of Courage

We often think of courage in cinematic terms:
💥 Charging into danger…
🎤 Giving a bold speech…
🛡️ Standing firm in the face of massive opposition…

 

But in real life, courage shows up in subtler — but no less powerful — ways.

 

It’s found in…

  • The quiet act of saying no when it would be easier to people-please.
  • The decision to ask for help when you’re usually the strong one.
  • The willingness to try something new and risk falling flat.
  • The vulnerability of speaking your truth when your voice shakes.

 

These moments aren’t always flashy.
But they’re transformational.

 

And every time you say “yes” to those moments — even when afraid — you...

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