I’m currently reading “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow“ by John C. Maxwell. This book advises you to read only one chapter a day. They chapters are short but so powerful. Right now, I’m at leadership quality #5 which is ‘Courage’.
In front of each chapter, there are quotes from famous (and not so famous) people. Every single one of them are good and every single one of them inspired me each day but somehow, today’s really resonated with me.
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers” – Karl Barth, Swiss Theologian
This hit home. Maybe it’s because someone asked me a question yesterday involving my business that I consistently put off. The question was, if there was a TV publicity opportunity, would I be willing to go for it? If you’ve read my confession just two short weeks ago you’ll appreciate why I’m absolutely terrified. Even as I sit and think about the mere possibility of it my heart is terror stricken to the point I can almost cry. And nothing has even happened yet!
Yet, everyone of us needs to stretch and I know in my heart this is one area I must “Feel the fear and do it anyway” – Great book by the way. So, today I am emailing my publicity representative to tell her go ahead and respond to all media opportunities.
What about you? How are you doing in the courage department? If you have no problems with being courageous how about sharing a hint or two?
