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<p>About the author xi</p> <p>Acknowledgements xiii</p> <p>Introduction xvii</p> <p><b>Part I: Live Purposefully Ten Building Blocks For Living Bravely 1</b></p> <p>1 Decide What You Stand For 3</p> <p>2 Interrogate Your Reality 7</p> <p>3 Face Your Fear To Rise Above It 13</p> <p>4 Value Your Own Opinion Above All Others 19</p> <p>5 Trust Your Intuition 25</p> <p>6 Focus On What You Want 31</p> <p>7 Own Your Choices; Spare The Excuses 35</p> <p>8 Resist Conformity; Embrace What Makes You Different 41</p> <p>9 Change Before You Have To 47</p> <p>10 Live By Design, Not By Default 51</p> <p><b>Part II: Speak Bravely How To Have Courageous Conversations About Things That Matter 57</b></p> <p>11 Your Voice Matters; Be Heard 59</p> <p>12 Speak From Your Heart, Not Your Ego 65</p> <p>13 Say No To The Good To Say Yes To The Great 73</p> <p>14 Dare To Ask Big 79</p> <p>15 Listen To Understand; Not To Be Understood 83</p> <p>16 Be Willing To Rock The Boat 87</p> <p>17 Talk More; Type Less 93</p> <p>18 Hold People Accountable 99</p> <p>19 Be Careful Keeping Secrets 105</p> <p>20 Offer Feedback; It’s An Act of Service 109</p> <p>21 Say Sorry Even When It’s Difficult 115</p> <p><b>Part III: Work Passionately How To Risk The Bravery Your Potential Is Counting On 119</b></p> <p>22 Work As Though What You Do Matters; It Does 121</p> <p>23 Play To Win, Not To Avoid Losing 127</p> <p>24 Be The Leader You Would Love To Have 131</p> <p>25 Quit Quickly; Fail Fast 135</p> <p>26 Never Give Anyone Power To Intimidate You 141</p> <p>27 Don’t Hide Behind Humility 145</p> <p>28 Risk More Rejections 149</p> <p>29 Be Decisive Amid Uncertainty 153</p> <p>30 Unlearn To Relearn 159</p> <p>31 Seek Expert Advice, But Apply It Sparingly 163</p> <p>32 Lift Others As You Climb 167</p> <p><b>Part IV: Dig Deep How To Be Resilient When Life Doesn’t Go To Plan 171</b></p> <p>33 Life Doesn’t Happen To You, It Happens For You 173</p> <p>34 Refuse To Let Your Circumstances Define You 177</p> <p>35 Nurture Resilience Daily; Courage Calls For It 181</p> <p>36 Asking For Help Reveals Strength, Not Weakness 187</p> <p>37 Let Go Disappointment But Retain Your Hope 191</p> <p>38 Do Your Best With What You Have; It’s Enough 197</p> <p>39 Anger Chains You To The Past; Leave It There 203</p> <p>40 Sit With Your Sadness 207</p> <p>41 Gratitude Elevates; Lift Yourself Daily 213</p> <p><b>Part V: Dare Boldly How To Pursue Your Biggest Dreams And Ambitions 217</b></p> <p>42 Live From Your Imagination; Not Your History 219</p> <p>43 Pave Your Own Path 225</p> <p>44 Yes, Take That Chance! The Odds Are Better Than You Think 229</p> <p>45 Fear Regret More Than Failure 233</p> <p>46 Break The Rules; Make Your Own 237</p> <p>47 Forget Perfect! Good Enough Is Good Enough 243</p> <p>48 Embrace Problems That Are Worthy Of You 247</p> <p>49 Courage Is Contagious; Walk With Giants 251</p> <p>50 Think Big; Start Small; Begin Now 255</p> <p>Epilogue 259</p>

<p><b>Margie Warrell</b> provides leadership, communication, and courage-building programs for organisations including NASA, UN Foundation, AOL and Accenture.

<p><b>What would you do today if you were being brave?</b> <p>Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave every day – no matter how small – unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life. <p>Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, best-selling author Margie Warrell guides you past the fears that keep you from making the changes to create your ideal life. <p>In today's uncertain times, fear can unconsciously direct our lives. Start small, dare big, and begin today to live with greater purpose, courage and success.

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