About this quote

High praise can make a quality look scarce. When people single out bravery as exceptional, they act as if it rarely exists. Notice where you wait for a ‘big moment’ to be brave — that waiting keeps courage locked away. Try a small, visible risk today: speak up in a meeting or set a clear boundary, and make courage ordinary.

When to use it

• During my annual review I finally asked for the raise I'd been avoiding; I remembered this line and pushed through the fear.
• I rang my estranged sister after months of silence, thinking about the quote, and said the apology I’d been rehearsing for weeks.
• Before taking the penalty that could win our cup match, my stomach flipped; that sentence came to mind and I stepped up to the ball.
• At my thesis defense, my voice cracked on the first question, but I thought of the line and kept answering until I finished.