Courage Quotes For Living In Courage

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 by Debra Oakland

Today I am in the mood for some courage quotes to kick start the day.  Here are a few by people I consider courageous.  Courage is required to reattempt a task after initial failure, and to continue on until success is reached.  Reading quotes of courage, fills me with confidence and a sense of inner power. Quotes are like condensed life lessons – to be shared with the world.

Have the courage to love your humanity free as it seeks to balance the mind and heart.  In this balance you will find your freedom. Debra Oakland

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.  Eleanor Roosevelt

Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it… that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.  Dale Carnegie

One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in, and where you want to go.  Sheila Murray Bethel

One man with courage makes a majority.  Andrew Jackson

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. Anais Nin

All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them. Walt Disney

Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.  Mary Tyler Moore

Thanks for visiting, and make it a great day – Debra Oakland @ Living in Courage Online

 

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The Courage Of Enthusiasm & It’s Rewards

Friday, April 3rd, 2009 by Debra Oakland

Enthusiasm is very important for success in any endeavor.  Mediocrity is easy.  Achieving greatness takes different skills which require courage. These 2 quotes are  a favorite of mine from Og Mandino.

~~Og Mandino~~

“Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no matter how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it you can accomplish miracles.”

“I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply all my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.”

Debra Oakland @ Living in Courage Online

 

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Courage Today

Friday, March 14th, 2008 by Debra Oakland

I was thinking about ways to examine courage. Below are a few simple things that come to mind.

Learning new skills

Be authentic, just be yourself

Listening – Being Still and Present

Look into the eyes of a small child

Taking a walk in nature

Be grateful

Think of people who inspire you. One of mine is Oprah Winfrey

Play hard

Through an awesome, mind blowing quote

Smiling at and starting a conversation with a stranger

Making the decision to have a great day and letting nothing stand in the way

Start something new, something you are passionate about

Get really clear on what you want in life

 

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