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What does it mean?
Courage is foundational; one should embody fearlessness and share it.
In plain terms
Be a hero without fear. Tell others not to be afraid.
What can you take from it?
Practice fearlessness and encourage it in others.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • social movements
  • personal challenges

Putting it to work

  • act without fear
  • spread courage

Questions to consider

  • What would you do without fear?
  • How do you share courage?

Another view

Some argue fear has protective value worth respecting.

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