November's Focus

Courage

The strength to do what is right despite fear, resistance, or risk — standing firm in values and persisting through adversity with confidence and resolve.

What It Means

The capacity to persist through fear, challenge, and discomfort.

Character in Action

Someone with strong Courage…

Does the right thing even when it's difficult
Persists through setbacks
Constructively challenges the status quo

The Spectrum of Courage

− Vice	Virtue	+ Vice
Cowardice	Brave	Reckless
Unassured	Confident	Arrogant
Hesitant	Determined	Bull-headed
Fragile	Resilient	Overly-compensating
Yielding	Tenacious	Stubborn

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Featured Article

Forbes — Read Article →

Article The Dubious Rise of Impostor Syndrome — The New Yorker → Podcast Courage in the Midst of Change — Brené Brown → Talk Three Secrets of Resilient People — Lucy Hone → Podcast How to Increase Your Willpower & Tenacity — Huberman Lab →

Virtuosity app — Strength of Dimensions insights screen

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