Scared To Death

You can’t be brave.

Well, more specifically: you can’t be brave unless you’re scared first.

Synonyms of Bravery include valor, courage, and heroism.

This word might spark images of soldiers charging the hill or first responders running straight into a tragedy, but you and I have opportunities to be brave every day.

My favorite quote on the topic is from John Wayne: “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.”

I often remind my children that you don’t have the opportunity for Bravery unless you’re scared first.

Bravery is not “bravado” – bravery is informed, while bravado is clueless. Bravery is educated, bravado is ignorant. You know what the risk is, and you’re taking it anyway.

Difficult trails require Bravery.

Simon is author and founder of Profit Hiker: 11 Trails to gain lasting elevation in your business. Find the book right here and the program over there.