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Idioms for Confidence and Courage

Dec 17, 2024
Explore empowering idioms like "take the bull by the horns" and "stick to your guns" to boost your confidence and courage. Discover how to tackle New Year's resolutions and embrace risks, such as taking an art class or facing challenging tasks. Stay committed with phrases like "hold your ground" and "bite the bullet". Learn to manage nerves and keep control over your decisions with insights like "fear has no vote". Finally, get motivated with the Mandarin expression 加油, meaning "keep going!".
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ANECDOTE

Business Example For Action

  • Jean uses starting a business as a concrete example to illustrate taking action.
  • She applies the idiom take the bull by the horns to that scenario.
ADVICE

Start Now And Be Bold

  • Take decisive action to start big projects like drafting a business plan now.
  • Fortune favors the brave, so accept risk and begin rather than wait.
ADVICE

Risk Worth Taking

  • Throw caution to the wind when an opportunity pushes you beyond hesitation.
  • Take the leap and submit that application despite uncertainty.
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