You won’t get a round of applause for showing up.
That’s what makes it brave.
We talk about courage like it’s a big leap.
But most of the time, it’s much smaller — and much quieter.
The bold, dramatic risks get all the attention.
But the most life-shaping kind of courage?
It happens in the moments no one sees — but you’ll never forget.
Maybe you’re:
– The overthinker who still takes a small step
– The leader making hard calls without full clarity
– The teammate speaking up after being ignored
That’s courage, too.
And it’s this very kind that changes us the most.
Here are 3 truths about the courage that whispers, courtesy of Monica Aggarwal:
✅ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
"I showed up." "I tried something new."
Because momentum matters more than perfection.
Small, brave steps create the path forward when there is none.
✅ 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
Ask yourself: "What would the version of me who believes in second chances do?"
Then do it — shakily, honestly, vulnerably.
Begin again. Set boundaries. Extend grace to yourself.
✅ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵
Your journey contains proof of your courage.
Reflect: When have I continued despite having every reason to quit?
These moments define your character.
🎯 The quiet stuff? It doesn’t make headlines. But it 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 make you.
❓When was a time your quiet courage surprised even you?
🔔 Follow my good friend Monica Aggarwal for personal growth wisdom.
