“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triump over it.” ~ Nelson Mandela

Courage is a trait shared by all great leaders. And it’s the key to living a bigger life: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~ Anais Nin

Are you courageous?

When people are asked what the opposite of “being courageous” is, most say “being fearful”. But most courageous leaders also have plenty of fear.

So what is the true opposite of “being courageous”? It’s “being comfortable.”

It’s comfortable to do what is easy. Being courageous means doing what is hard.

It’s comfort...