Todd Henry says that bravery is doing the right thing even in the face of fear or personal loss.
I heard him on a Heroic faculty session. Here is a page of the book that is worthy of reading and considering.
Bravery is doing the right thing the best you know it even when it's the uncomfortable thing.
Is a choice , not a foregone conclusion.
Bravery is always empathetic.
Bravery is action in spite of fear.
The willingness to fail in the pursuit of what matters.
Bravery is not stupid risk
Bravery is not bravado.
Bravery is not for a select few
Bravery is not impulsive.
Bravery is not anymonmous or a remote action.
Brave people are protective.
Cowards exploit.
Brave people tell the truth at right time.
Cowards conceal it.
Brave people consider context and scale.
Cowards think about right now
Brave people are principle driven.
Cowards go with their gut.
Brave people face consequences.
Cowards blame others.
Brave people initiate.
Cowards just allow life to happen to them.
Brave people listen.
Cowards want to be heard.
Brave people follow through.
Cowards hedge.”
Todd Henry, The Brave Habit
It was an inspiring conversation, and as I was listening I pieced together a few words inspired by his book and research to craft Power Acronym 121.
Power Acronym 121: B.R.A.V.E.
Belief
Responsibility
Agency
Vision
Empathy
Be B.R.A.V.E.!
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