Many of us have regular meditation practices or gratitude practices. I do, and they’re such an important part of my being present, and my living grounded and with appreciation for what I have. However, how many of us have a courage practice? I’m guessing very few, but in today’s episode my guest is going to teach us all about the value of courage and leading a courageous life, how we can all live more courageously, and why it can be so transformative for us and for those around us. I am honored and excited to bring to you my dear friend and colleague, Scott Simon, author of Scare Your Soul. In today’s episode, Scott talks about:
- How he was bullied growing up, the shame he felt around it, and how it led to him living a “small” life for years
- How his years of living small led him to be a champion for others in helping them live a courageous life
- Why we should learn to dance with our fear instead of trying to obliterate it
- The meaning behind the title, “Scare Your Soul”
- How the Scare Your Soul community is changing lives and changing the world
- Practical suggestions for taking small courageous actions
- The importance of fostering a courage practice
To learn more about Scott, his movement, and his new book:
www.scareyoursoul.com
www.scareyoursoul.com/book
About Scott Simon
Scott Simon is a happiness entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Scare Your Soul, a movement inspiring individual and global change through small acts of courage. He has spoken around the world, motivated people at schools and companies, given a TEDx Talk, co-founded a happiness incubator, and studied and worked with international thought leaders in the areas of courage and happiness. He is a high-performance coach, focusing primarily on creating flourishing lives post-divorce, leads mindfulness meditations, and has served as an officiant of numerous weddings. Scott earned his BA from Skidmore College, his MA from Case Western Reserve University, and Certificates in Positive Psychology and Coaching from The Wholebeing Institute. Scott is the proud father of two children, and when not out fulfilling his sense of wanderlust, he lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
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