Train the Brave

What would you do today if you were being brave? Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave everyday - no matter how small - unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life.Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, best-selling author Margie Warrell guides you past the fears that keep you from making the changes to create your ideal life.In today's uncertain times, fear can unconsciously direct our lives. Start small, dare big, and begin today to live with greater purpose, courage and success. Originally published in 2015 as Brave, this book has been reviewed and redesigned to become part of the Wiley Be Your Best series - aimed at helping readers acheive professional and personal success.

What would you do today if you were being brave?Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave everyday - no matter how small - unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life.Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, best-selling author Margie Warrell guides you past the fears that keep you from making the changes to create your ideal life.In today's uncertain times, fear can unconsciously direct our lives. Start small, dare big, and begin today to live with greater purpose, courage and success.Originally published in 2015 as Brave, this book has been reviewed and redesigned to become part of the Wiley Be Your Best series - aimed at helping readers acheive professional and personal success.

About the author xiAcknowledgements xiiiIntroduction xviiPart I: Live Purposefully Ten Building Blocks For Living Bravely 11 Decide What You Stand For 32 Interrogate Your Reality 73 Face Your Fear To Rise Above It 134 Value Your Own Opinion Above All Others 195 Trust Your Intuition 256 Focus On What You Want 317 Own Your Choices; Spare The Excuses 358 Resist Conformity; Embrace What Makes You Different 419 Change Before You Have To 4710 Live By Design, Not By Default 51Part II: Speak Bravely How To Have Courageous Conversations About Things That Matter 5711 Your Voice Matters; Be Heard 5912 Speak From Your Heart, Not Your Ego 6513 Say No To The Good To Say Yes To The Great 7314 Dare To Ask Big 7915 Listen To Understand; Not To Be Understood 8316 Be Willing To Rock The Boat 8717 Talk More; Type Less 9318 Hold People Accountable 9919 Be Careful Keeping Secrets 10520 Offer Feedback; It's An Act of Service 10921 Say Sorry Even When It's Difficult 115Part III: Work Passionately How To Risk The Bravery Your Potential Is Counting On 11922 Work As Though What You Do Matters; It Does 12123 Play To Win, Not To Avoid Losing 12724 Be The Leader You Would Love To Have 13125 Quit Quickly; Fail Fast 13526 Never Give Anyone Power To Intimidate You 14127 Don't Hide Behind Humility 14528 Risk More Rejections 14929 Be Decisive Amid Uncertainty 15330 Unlearn To Relearn 15931 Seek Expert Advice, But Apply It Sparingly 16332 Lift Others As You Climb 167Part IV: Dig Deep How To Be Resilient When Life Doesn't Go To Plan 17133 Life Doesn't Happen To You, It Happens For You 17334 Refuse To Let Your Circumstances Define You 17735 Nurture Resilience Daily; Courage Calls For It 18136 Asking For Help Reveals Strength, Not Weakness 18737 Let Go Disappointment But Retain Your Hope 19138 Do Your Best With What You Have; It's Enough 19739 Anger Chains You To The Past; Leave It There 20340 Sit With Your Sadness 20741 Gratitude Elevates; Lift Yourself Daily 213Part V: Dare Boldly How To Pursue Your Biggest Dreams And Ambitions 21742 Live From Your Imagination; Not Your History 21943 Pave Your Own Path 22544 Yes, Take That Chance! The Odds Are Better Than You Think 22945 Fear Regret More Than Failure 23346 Break The Rules; Make Your Own 23747 Forget Perfect! Good Enough Is Good Enough 24348 Embrace Problems That Are Worthy Of You 24749 Courage Is Contagious; Walk With Giants 25150 Think Big; Start Small; Begin Now 255Epilogue 259