Quiet Courage

C.S. Lewis said that courage is the only virtue that all other virtues rely on when at the testing point. John Maxwell defined courage as “moving forward in the face of fear.” 

Here is something Mary Anne Radmacher said and I believe speaks to the core mindset required to experience moving forward: Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” 

In his book, Leadershift, John Maxwell talks about the need for leaders to have courage in order to encourage people during difficult times. But leaders are not the only people called on to live with courage. What happens to you happens for others. When you live out courage, you encourage people who are watching you. 

Courage is something that is observed more than heard. Like watching a silent film, people know what courage looks like, no roar necessary. Where in life are you living without courage? Is there a change that you know you need to make, and are afraid to make it? Let this be an encouragement to you: Change doesn’t happen all at once, but little by little. What if you simply made a promise to yourself to try a little more tomorrow?

Trying a little more tomorrow takes courage. You can experience moving forward with just a little bit of quiet courage. One step at a time.