This is what real courage looks like

I found this coaster about a year ago at a restaurant, and for some reason I couldn’t leave it behind. In fact I carry it with me almost everywhere I go...you can tell by how ripped up it is. Maybe it’s because my dad's favourite actor was John Wayne, or maybe it’s because this quote hit me right in the heart, or maybe it's both.

“Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”

It’s easy to look confident online but most of us are scared when we start something new. Whether it’s launching a business, creating content, or building your dream life…courage doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. It means you take the next step anyway.

Every time I see this coaster, I’m reminded that courage doesn’t have to be loud it’s often quiet, steady, and deeply personal.

💭 If you’ve been sitting on an idea or waiting for the “perfect time,” this is your sign to saddle up and go for it.

#dailymotivation #monarchdigitalco #growthmindsetquotes #courage #momsoflemom8

2025/10/27 Edited to

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