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8 Rare Types of Courage That Will Change Your Life
The courage to show up when it’s hard.
Most people think courage is about running into a burning building or fighting in a war. That’s bravery, yes but courage is much deeper.
Real courage shows up in everyday life in ways most people never think about. It’s the rare kind of courage that separates those who truly live from those who just exist.
The average person avoids discomfort. They fear failure, judgment, and the unknown. But the bold lean into what scares them. They act when most hesitate. They rise when others shrink.
Here are eight rare types of courage that make you different from the rest.
The Courage to Walk Away From a Safe Life
Most people live in a cage without realizing it. This cage isn’t made of bars, but of routine, expectations, and fear of the unknown.
It’s the safe job that pays the bills but keeps gnawing at your soul. It’s the relationship that seems comfortable but unfulfilling. It’s the life that feels secure but uninspiring.
Walking away from this “safe” life takes a different kind of courage because it’s terrifying. It means stepping away from what you’re used to.
