How to Be Awesome at Your Job

933: How Building a Habit of Bravery Transforms Everything with Todd Henry

Feb 5, 2024

Todd Henry, teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He discusses the concept of bravery as a habit and how it's often misunderstood. They explore the importance of perseverance and not quitting in difficult moments. They also talk about building a habit of bravery, expressing intent, and pursuing something even with the chance of failure.

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Todd Henry

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Quick takeaways

Bravery is a habit that can be cultivated through an optimistic vision and belief in one's agency to create change.

Developing the brave habit involves strategic decision-making and consistent practices to prepare for critical moments.

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Bravery as a Habit: Developing the Discipline

Bravery is not an innate personality trait but a habit that can be cultivated. It's important to conflate bravery with boldness and not confuse cowardice with wisdom. Bravery requires an optimistic vision of a better future and a sense of agency to bring that future about. It is crucial to distinguish between a lack of clear vision and a lack of trust in one's ability to create meaningful change. Developing the habit of bravery involves asking ourselves important questions and being strategic in our actions.

How to make Brave Decisions

02:34

Introduction

3min

The Impact of Upgraded Bravery

18min

The Importance of Perseverance and not Quitting in Difficult Moments

3min

Building a Habit of Bravery

8min

The Value of Pursuing Something Even if There's a Chance of Failure

2min

Todd Henry shares how to build the courage to chase after opportunities amidst uncertainty.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to muster courage in the moment

2) The biggest myth that holds us back

3) Five steps to feel braver every day

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— ABOUT TODD —

Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books: The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, The Brave Habit, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.

• Book: The Brave Habit: A Guide To Courageous Leadership

• Book: Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day

• Book: The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice

• Podcast: The Daily Creative with Todd Henry

• Website: ToddHenry.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson

• Book: "Harvard Classics Volume 1: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; The Journal of John Woolman; Some Fruits of Solitude"

• Book: The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin

• Book: The Complete Harvard Classics 2020 Edition

• Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie Duke