Courage is exceptional quality. It is the quality of mind or spirit that can easily enable someone to realize his inner potential and face any challenge without fear. This small word ‘courage’ is, in fact, a profound word. It comes from the Latin word ‘Cor’ that means ‘Heart’.

So when you are courageous, actually you are opening your heart, making it visible to others. Now a wide-open heart reflects you in your original form which is a brave thing to do.

Therefore, it’s not easy to be courageous. And those who live a truly courageous life, who move on the right path despite difficulties, and who do it for others’ well-being, stay in the heart of people forever. And of course, our freedom fighters have lived such a courageous life only.

They didn’t hesitate to show to others that they are deeply in love with their Motherland and they can go to any extent to release Her from the cruel hands of oppressors. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was one such courageous soul. He lived an incredibly tough life exemplifying what you can do if you are courageous.

You Need ‘Courage’ Every Day

Further, apart from achieving great things, you need to be courageous in your day-to-day life as well. Life, as you know, puts everyone through a lot of difficulties at every step; from when you get up in the morning to when you go to sleep every night. Without keeping a motivated and strong mindset it would be tough to go through such difficulties.

Those who face every challenge bravely are the ones who emerge successful in life and for that, it’s necessary to spark the inner potential. You must believe that you are a brave soul who can go through any phase of life.

So, start living bravely and achieve your potential for making life fulfilling and happy. And for that make a habit to-

1. Accept the Presence of Insecurity & Fear

It’s difficult to be courageous without accepting the presence of insecurity, fear, and anxiety in life. Accept their presence but do not let them overpower you. Embrace them boldly. When you accept them, they will start making you brave.

Understand it like this.

Whenever you’ll make a new decision to grow in life, an unknown fear will come to your mind. But when you’ll show unstoppable courage through the right actions, it cannot stop you. So, let the fear arrive, but make sure that your courage takes over it and keeps you moving ahead with your full potential.

2. Never Stop Learning

God has made everyone unique. So it is your duty as well to keep your individuality. You can ensure that by developing a particular skill. Your skill is the key to being confident. Once you master a unique skill, courage automatically kicks in that leads you to triumph in life.

Never stop learning and developing the necessary skills and competence. But remember, as a competent person never become over-confident and arrogant. Stay humble as humility is also an amazing power in itself. It always keeps you ahead.

3. Develop Self-knowledge

Also, remember that only one person can stop you from being brave and utilizing your potential. That person is YOU!

Your own thoughts and negative attitude may stop you from living with audacity. Hence, start developing self-knowledge and for that understand your mind. Get to know yourself. Stay aware of your ambition, weakness, strength, and also habits. And if needed, do take corrective actions to develop good habits.

Yet unless you know yourself completely, you cannot improve upon yourself. And meditation is the best way to develop self-knowledge.

4. Keep Your Energy Level High Through Right Actions

When you stop being productive, your courage and potential begin to wane. When idleness kicks in, your graph of growth in life also starts declining. And your inner potential, like any other virtue, needs to be nurtured every day.

So, never stop taking the right actions as it will keep your energy level high.

5. Visualize a Fulfilling Life

Lastly, when you give priority to just your own gains and success, you fail to realize your true potential. Try to visualize a more fulfilling life wherein you are helping others in realizing their inner potential and strength as well.

When you visualize your own success and a better life for others, you find a greater motivation to take on life’s challenges. You develop the courage naturally to go through the expected disappointments and failures. And then you come to know your inner potential.

Hence, realize your true potential by removing the ‘YOU’ from the vision and focusing on the larger picture where you are brave, successful and happy and you are taking action to make others happy as well. Remember that sparking your inner potential and being brave is indeed the difference between a person who is growing in life and someone who is yet to find the real meaning of life.

So, be brave, help others in being brave, take wise actions and grow in life utilizing your full potential.