“Courage is moderation regarding fear and confidence, especially in noble death.”
— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book III, Chapter 6
(Translated by W.D. Ross)
Big Idea
Courage is like a bicycle helmet 🚴♀️:
- Too much fear = Never ride → Miss life’s adventures.
- Too much confidence = No helmet → Crash hard.
- Brave balance = Ride with protection → Enjoy the journey safely.
Real-Life Scenarios
🏫 School Courage
→ Brave: Report cheating ring despite peer pressure → Earn principal’s trust.
→ Foolish: Jump off roof to impress friends → ER visit.
💼 Workplace Integrity
→ Brave: Expose accounting errors risking promotion → Save company millions.
→ Reckless: Hide safety violations to look tough → Get sued.
🏡 Neighborhood Stand
→ Brave: Organize block party to bridge cultural gaps → Unite community.
→ Timid: Ignore racist graffiti → Neighborhood decays.
Action Steps
- Fear Thermometer
Rate daily challenges 1-10:- 1 = Asking for ketchup at McDonald’s
- 10= Testifying in court
- Courage Ladder
Build bravery weekly:
Week 1: Compliment a stranger
Week 2: Return wrong order at restaurant
Week 3: Confront friend’s harmful joke - Hero Highlight Reel
Watch 3 scenes from:- To Kill a Mockingbird court scene
- Wonder cafeteria confrontation