Practicing Courage #7: Dispelling the myth of the lone hero

The Courageous Life

Are you familiar with the story of the lone hero?
It’s a long celebrated cultural narrative (in the U.S.) of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, doing it all on your own, and being gritty, resilient, and fiercely independent.
In essence - it’s about being courageous.
While there may be some upsides to this story, one of the things I find so interesting is how it places a lot of pressure on an individual to be courageous.
Pressure that perhaps isn’t always necessary.
So today I will flip the script.
Through a blend of research and storytelling I will invite you to engage in a practice that looks at how we might lessen undue pressure on an individual, and simultaneously create conditions that help to unlock:
More courage.
Meaningful positive connections with others.
And people’s potential to become their best self.
Ready to begin?
Did you find today's practice valuable? Remember, courage is contagious. If you know someone who would benefit from today’s practice or this free community please share. They can join here: https://www.practicingcourage.com/join-community

Interested in taking a deep dive into practices that support greater calm, clarity, courage, and meaningful connection?
Join me for the upcoming 28-Day Practicing Courage Challenge which begins October 2nd and includes:

• 45 micro recordings (28 practices and 17 brief talks)
• 2 live events
• Daily text or email reminders for each practice
• Lifetime access to all challenge content

Learn more and register here: practicingcourage.com.
Curious to explore this topic further? Here are some conversations on the podcast we think you'll love:

• The Courage to Become Your Best Self | Steph Labbé
• Creating Fearless Cultures at Work | Dr. Amy Edmondson
• Giving Everyone Permission to Feel | Dr. Marc Brackett

Til next Tuesday,
-Joshua

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