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What does it mean?
In society, the true opposite of courage is not fear but the willingness to conform to norms.
In plain terms
Courage is not about not being afraid; it is about not just following the crowd.
What can you take from it?
Conformity is the real enemy of courage.

Where it applies

  • facing peer pressure
  • making ethical choices
  • leading change

Putting it to work

  • stand up for beliefs
  • question norms
  • practice independence

Questions to consider

  • When did you choose not to conform?
  • What courage looks like to you?

Another view

Some conformity is necessary for social order and cooperation.

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