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What does it mean?
Physical courage often depends on feeling you fight for others too. Self-interest alone is rarely enough to sustain bravery.
In plain terms
Courage grows when you fight for others, not just yourself.
What can you take from it?
Connect your bravery to others' well-being.

Where it applies

  • dangerous situations
  • activism
  • war

Putting it to work

  • joining causes
  • community service
  • team sports

Questions to consider

  • Who do you fight for?
  • When does bravery come easy?

Another view

Self-preservation is a valid motivation too.

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