Success Is A Choice Ch 9

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Which of the following best captures the definition of courage as described?

A trait that is visible only in public actions.

An everyday quality that requires self-reflection. (correct)

A virtue only needed in extreme danger.

A skill built only through formal education.

What does the French word 'coeur', from which the English word courage derives, mean?

Strength

Heart (correct)

Bravery

Fearlessness

What is a primary reason why talent may go undeveloped, according to Sydney Smith?

Fear of failure or lack of courage. (correct)

Unfulfilling career conditions.

Disinterest in personal growth.

Lack of opportunity for training.

What challenge is often faced when seeking painful truths about ourselves?

The temptation to ignore or rationalize the truth. Signup and view all the answers

What does respect depend on according to the passage?

Matching behavior and words. Signup and view all the answers

What does Theodore Roosevelt identify as the most important ingredient for success?

Knowing how to get along with people Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way to improve relationships with others?

Practice forgiving Signup and view all the answers

How does taking revenge affect a person's position relative to their enemy?

It leaves them at the same level as their enemy Signup and view all the answers

What is the key quality associated with greatness according to James Harvey Robinson?

Bravery in facing change Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a belief from a conviction, as described in the content?

Belief is what you argue about, while conviction is what you will die for. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ann Landers suggest as a response to inevitable difficulties in life?

Facing challenges with courage Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does the text attribute to courageous individuals like Churchill and Eisenhower?

They must face criticism and misunderstanding Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best describes the essence of courage in the context of learning and growth?

Facing fear to pursue improvement Signup and view all the answers

How does the High Road Principle suggest we should treat others?

Better than they treat us Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key lessons learned from overcoming obstacles?

Strength and wisdom are gained through challenges Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception about courage is addressed in the content?

Courage is the absence of fear. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the nature of courage and who can possess it?

Anyone can develop courage through experience Signup and view all the answers

What does David Ben-Gurion define as a necessary component of courage?

Understanding fears correctly Signup and view all the answers

Which action corresponds with taking the low road according to the content?

Treating others with bitterness Signup and view all the answers

What is implied to be a significant barrier to maintaining integrity in relationships?

Failure to forgive others Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Courage: An Everyday Virtue

Courage is not just for extreme situations. It's a daily virtue, essential for any worthwhile achievement, leading to a life without regrets.
C. S. Lewis highlighted that courage is the core of all virtues when challenged.
Talent often goes undiscovered due to a lack of courage. The word "courage" originates from the French "coeur," meaning "heart," implying the heart is tested continually

Courage and Truth

Life presents tests, frequently internal and painful.
These tests often involve facing truths about ourselves that we may not want to hear.
The process usually involves: the issue, temptation to ignore it, the decision to face and change, the challenge of daily change, the response of others, and achieving respect.
Herbert Agar noted that truths that liberate often aren't those we want to hear.
Winston Churchill recognized both the courage to speak up and the courage to listen.

Courage and Change

Courage involves leaving familiar comfort zones and embracing new ideas and ways of doing things.
Greatness stems from bravery in escaping old standards, ideas and ways of doing things.
Circumstances don't define us; our actions do. We can redefine our circumstances.
Being willing to sacrifice current comforts for future potential allows us to surpass even greater talent.
Sophia Loren understood the importance of believing in oneself for success.

Courage and Convictions

Standing up for convictions often leads to opposition and challenges.
Ralph Waldo Emerson stated that pursuing a course of action requires soldier-like courage, and peace also requires courage. Conformity is the opposite of courage.
Living for convictions is key; beliefs are argued about, but convictions are died for.

Courage in Weakness

Learning and growth require action, demanding courage, particularly in areas of weakness.
Fear is often connected to weakness.
Being courageous in areas of strength is easier than in weakness.
Several quotations illustrate courage in the face of fear, like "Courage is fear holding on a minute longer" – George S. Patton.

Courage and the High Road

The High Road principle in dealing with others involves treating them better than they treat you.
Three routes: Low road (treating others worse), Middle road (treating others the same), High road (treating others better).
Forgiving is key to maturity and getting along with others.
Theodore Roosevelt connected getting along with others to success, and those who don't forgive are often unsuccessful.

Courage and Leadership

Leaders face criticism and opposition when ahead of the crowd.
Leaders who innovate are often misunderstood and criticized but are essential to progress.
Adversity is necessary for progress, and should be seen as a learning opportunity.
Obstacles are part of forward movement, and overcoming them fosters strength, wisdom, and confidence.
Eisenhower's interaction with Churchill highlights the value of courage.

Finding Courage

Courage, like character, is internal.
It begins with a decision to take action and grows through consistency.
Quotes and observations from Thomas Edison and Florence Nightingale illustrate the importance of courage, and choosing the right action over the expedient.
Sheldon Kopp highlighted how significant battles are waged internally.
Florence Nightingale connected courage with choosing the right over the easy.
Courage is not granted by position; the position is made by the person.

Developing Courage

Courage is the result of developing internal attributes.
Several attributes are crucial for building courage: strong convictions, clear vision, spiritual sensitivity, strong self-esteem, commitment to discipline, dissatisfaction with the status quo, unshakeable poise, willingness to take risks, choosing right actions over rationalizations, a pursuit of potential over appeasement.
Take small steps each day as a consistent approach to cultivating courage.

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Explore the concept of courage as an essential daily virtue that leads to worthwhile achievements. Delve into insights from thinkers like C. S. Lewis and Winston Churchill, and understand how facing uncomfortable truths can liberate us. This quiz is designed to challenge your understanding of courage in various life situations.