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What does it mean?
The subject is driven by testing himself and is praised for courage.
In plain terms
He pushes himself hard and has a lot of courage.
What can you take from it?
Take courage to test yourself.

Where it applies

  • personal challenges
  • sports
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • set hard goals
  • seek feedback

Questions to consider

  • What drives you?
  • How do you measure courage?

Another view

Testing oneself can sometimes lead to unnecessary risks.

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