8. The Courage to "Be Me"

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]

1. Stepping into a leadership role : Do it with humility, valuing and serving others, and sharing your vision.
2. Embrace an attitude of adventure: Tag me in a 30 day "New Things" Challenge. 
3. Decide what’s important: Focusing, and consistently practicing what we commit to will build up our resilience.
4. 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] 

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