The Courage to fan your Inner Spark

“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir

I come back to this quote again and again, especially in moments when self-doubt creeps in or the next step feels uncertain. It’s a powerful reminder that we hold the match to our own fire, that courage begins with trusting ourselves enough to take that first step.

We all need more courage. The kind that helps us speak up, show up, and step up, even when we feel small or unsure. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on this as I read The Courage Gap by Margie Warrell. It’s an incredible read, one I’d recommend to anyone wondering how to be braver in their work, relationships, or life.

Margie asks a question that stopped me in my tracks: “How can we be braver?”

What an incredible and deeply personal question.

Her definition of courage is simple yet profound: “action in the presence of fear and risk.” It captures so well the challenge we all face on the road from where we are… to where we want to be.

And here’s the beautiful part: courage doesn’t have to come in grand gestures. It’s built in those small, intentional steps forward. It’s the tiny sparks of encouragement we give ourselves (and each other) that slowly fuel the fire of confidence and courage. Every brave conversation, every risk taken, every time we show up despite fear, it all adds to the flame.

Maybe courage for you today looks like asking for help. Maybe it’s setting a boundary. Or maybe it’s daring to say out loud what you really want. Whatever it looks like, I hope you’ll trust yourself enough to take that next step.

Because you are already braver than you think.

✨ Want to build your courage muscle? I’d love to help you fan those sparks into flames. Reach out for a complimentary clarity chat to explore how we can work together to fuel your confidence and courage, one step at a time. Book at www.newthink.net.au/book-online or give me a call 0414 644633.

Warmly Amanda

Empowering leaders to unlock and transform individual and team potential

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