Boldness: Have The Courage To Take Chances

Boldness is related to courage and willpower. It is the important impulse that opens paths and broadens our perspective. Bold individuals are those who have learned to take chances, respectfully claim what they deserve and work hard every single day to achieve what they want.

Fear and courage go hand in hand. People are always forced to overcome barriers of anxiety and insecurity to achieve their goals. Thus, it is one thing we must reflect on. Where can we get the inspiring spark that ignites our courage when we need it?

Fear is a major barrier in life, and therefore most people are very resistant to change. This is where boldness comes into play. This is a personal value that gives us confidence and faith in ourselves. It gives us the necessary push so that we can reach our goals and face adversity.

Søren Kirkegaard, the father of existentialism, said that courage requires a momentary loss of balance. Being afraid to take a risk means losing yourself sooner or later. It is important to be willing to awaken your inner boldness. Below we discuss four important keys that will help you achieve this.

Four keys to strengthen boldness to take chances

Not enough scientific literature touches on the topic of boldness and courage. Only very specific studies include this ability in a discipline that we like to call “personal development”. But we think it’s important to mention a very interesting study conducted by Martin Seligman which was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in 2005.

In this study, he described the defining characteristics of the people who were able to face adversity. In addition, he also studied those who invested their personal resources and developed skills to work with their own well-being – people who obviously knew how to deal with stress and anxiety. Boldness stood out among the others.

Now, boldness is not just a synonym for courage. From a psychological point of view, it goes beyond being brave enough to take chances.

It implies the desire to act appropriately. A brave person is ethical in everything they do. Their willpower allows them to conquer their fears.

Let’s dive into the dimensions that can help you awaken your boldness.

1. In the face of uncertainty, make decisions

Psychologist Daniel Kahneman studies decision-making processes. According to him, uncertainty is the one aspect that always puts us to the test. It is the place where fear grows and uncertainty takes over. Not knowing what will happen makes us extremely anxious. In fact, it can even immobilize us to the point where we just do not know what to do.

Boldness can help you deal with these situations much better because it can guide your decision making. Dr. Kahneman explains that decision making is not as complicated as it may seem. Just choosing what to eat today is a decision in itself.

You have to make a decision to take chances. It is the first step in gaining control of your life.

2. Think outside the box and question things

Those who do not question their reality end up submitting to it. Sooner or later, they realize that their environment has conditioned them. A bold person, on the other hand, does not do this. Boldness makes you think differently, be dubious and question what you already know. It makes you want to move on and have your own opinion about things.

We must have something in mind: this process takes time and patience. The individual must break his already cast forms and give things new meaning.

You must first observe your surroundings and the rest comes naturally. Sooner or later, your confident voice will emerge, and you will begin to question reality. Do not be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to taking chances.

3. Be responsible for yourself

Opening the way to boldness and courage involves making a covenant with yourself. It is important to be your most important ally. First of all, you declare yourself responsible for everything you do, everything you put behind you and every mistake. Taking responsibility for your actions is the key when it comes to taking chances.

You will only be ready to move on when you stop blaming others for disappointments or mistakes.

Calm minds are also the only ones who can appreciate life with great clarity. Only those who put resentment and fear aside can go ahead and take chances. Remember that anger hinders self-confidence and self-confidence.

4. Expand your horizons

Only by getting away from the coast will we be able to discover the grandeur and beauty of the sea. But as we know, there are few things that frighten us more than realizing that the coast is out of reach. That’s why we tend to be in the comfort zone for so long.

Brené Brown, a researcher at the University of Houston and a specialist in dimensions such as vulnerability, anger and shame, points out that no one enters this world with a boldness that is able to make them fearless when faced with danger.

As mentioned earlier, this is a slow but satisfying process. In fact, you do not have to go too far to expand your horizons. We often grow as human beings just by meeting other people. All in all, getting out of our comfort zone and taking chances leads to self-knowledge and self-development.

You can also be brave by challenging yourself to change habits. This is also a big part of leaving our comfort zone. You do not have to make big changes at once – small steps can also expand your mind, strengthen your heart and improve the courage you already have inside you.