The Secret to True Courage

Dear andre, (2.68 min read)

The number screamed at me through the screen.

My palms were sweating. I could feel the carpet underneath my feet.

I remember thinking to myself: “Am I really going to spend the most money I’ve ever spent for this 10 day trip?” (full story linked at the end)

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Why did I start with this?

Because most people want to be courageous. They imagine themselves as the kind of person who stands firm in the face of fear, who takes bold action, who leads with confidence. But when the moment comes, they hesitate. They shrink back.

Why?

It’s not because of external factors. It’s not because of what’s happening around them. It’s because of something within them. Something small. Something foundational that’s been missing.

Courage isn’t something you just decide to have. It’s something you build. And there are two things you need before you can ever become truly courageous.

Courage doesn’t stand on its own. It needs a foundation. And that foundation has two parts:

Humility and Integrity.

Without these, courage is shaky at best. But when you develop them, courage becomes natural. It becomes who you are.

Let’s break it down.

1. Humility
People are important. And when you’re humble, they want you to succeed. People love watching the arrogant fall, but when they see someone humble, they root for them. They help them.

The only way to grow in humility? Take humble action. Thinking about it isn’t enough. You do humble things. You serve others. You take out the trash. You clean the car. You do the dishes.

Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of yourself accurately. And when you do, you realize you need people.

2. Integrity
Most people don’t feel whole. And that’s because they don’t have integrity. Not just in the moral sense, but in the sense of being integrated. Being the same person in every area of life.

At its core, integrity is simple. Keep your word. If you say you’ll be somewhere at 1 PM, be there at 1 PM. If you make a commitment to yourself, like waking up at a certain time, going to the gym, or showing up for a friend, follow through.

Integrity isn’t just about promises to others. It’s about the promises you make to yourself.

When you don’t keep them, you start to doubt yourself. When you do, confidence grows. You trust yourself. And that trust builds the foundation for courage.

So why does this matter?

Because courage comes from how you treat people and how you treat yourself.

When you’re humble, people want to help you. When you have integrity, you trust yourself. And when those two things come together, you develop the kind of internal confidence that allows you to be courageous in the areas of life that matter most.

For me, my first real act of courage was deciding to go to Ecuador. It wasn’t just a spur-of-the-moment decision. It was built on a foundation of humility and integrity. Years of small choices made that big choice possible. (And 7 years of dreaming)

Action

So here’s my challenge for you this week.

• Be 15 minutes early to every meeting or event. Bring something to do while you wait, but commit to being early.

• Review your calendar. Look at what you’ve said yes to over the next week or month. Make sure you can actually do those things.

• Follow through even when it’s inconvenient. If you say yes, let it be yes. If you say no, let it be no.

When you do things for others, you’ll become more courageous.

Adios!
–Daniel

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