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8. The Courage to "Be Me"

October 5, 2020 • 14 min

In today’s episode we look at what it means to Courageous…

Intentional Optimism - a refresher

Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive

Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open

Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient

Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused

Wise - understanding, words, respect

Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow

Topics discussed in this episode:
What does it mean to be Courageous?

Leading [1:42]

Charisma - others are attracted to the fact that I value them

Servanthood - put others first

Vision - believing in my vision to serve and inspire

Adventurous [5:05]

Try New Things - Be willing! Things, processes, experiences

Undaunted - not intimidated or discouraged by circumstances

Fun - be a “challenge accepter” - all in the perspective

Resilience [8:05]

Character - Who you are when no one’s looking

Consistency - I do the small things, daily, that make big things possible. My processes and methods are aligned with my "why."

Focus - eye on the prize

Now what?

Where do you lack Courage? [11:33]

Stepping into a leadership role : Do it with humility, valuing and serving others, and sharing your vision.

Embrace an attitude of adventure: Tag me in a 30 day "New Things" Challenge.

Decide what’s important: Focusing, and consistently practicing what we commit to will build up our resilience.

Contact me! Just #trynewthings! #theintentionaloptimist

Tell me how you’re having fun.

Tag me in your new adventures and tell me how you are being resilient and how you have decided to lead.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Prov. 31:10-31

Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, James Clear [9:40]

“Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement.” Clear, p 16.

“A slight change in your daily habits can guide your life to a very different destination.” Clear, p 17.

Blog post “Develop Quiet Courage - 12 Steps" [12:45]

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll see my daily posts from She Reads Truth. This is one of my Spiritual Disciplines - reading the Bible every day.

Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com and let me know how I can be your professional encourager!

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