Practicing Courage #7: Dispelling the myth of the lone hero

Are you familiar with the story of the lone hero? <br/><br/>It’s a long celebrated cultural narrative (in the U.S.) of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, doing it all on your own, and being gritty, resilient, and fiercely independent. <br/><br/>In essence - it’s about being courageous.<br/><br/>While there may be some upsides to this story, one of the things I find so interesting is how it places a lot of pressure on an individual to be courageous. <br/><br/>Pressure that perhaps isn’t always necessary. <br/><br/>So today I will flip the script.<br/><br/>Through a blend of research and storytelling I will invite you to engage in a practice that looks at how we might lessen undue pressure on an individual, and simultaneously create conditions that help to unlock: <br/><br/>More courage.<br/><br/>Meaningful positive connections with others.<br/><br/>And people’s potential to become their best self.<br/><br/>Ready to begin?<br/><br/>Did you find today's practice valuable? Remember, courage is contagious. If you know someone who would benefit from today’s practice or this free community please share. They can join here: https://www.practicingcourage.com/join-community<br/>Interested in taking a deep dive into practices that support greater calm, clarity, courage, and meaningful connection?<br/><br/>Join me for the upcoming 28-Day Practicing Courage Challenge which begins October 2nd and includes:45 micro recordings (28 practices and 17 brief talks)2 live eventsDaily text or email reminders for each practiceLifetime access to all challenge contentLearn more and register here: practicingcourage.com. <br/><br/>Curious to explore this topic further? Here are some conversations on the podcast we think you'll love:The Courage to Become Your Best Self | Steph LabbéCreating Fearless Cultures at Work | Dr. Amy EdmondsonGiving Everyone Permission to Feel | Dr. Marc Brackett<br/>Til next Tuesday,<br/>-JoshuaSupport the show