Growth is scary.

But growth happens one step a a time

And one little baby step, while still scary, is doable.

In the movie We Bought a Zoo, Matt Damon's character says that sometimes all you need is "20 seconds of insane courage."

And 20 seconds of courage, while scary, is doable.

20 Life-Changing Seconds

I don't know what 20 seconds of courage looks like for you.

But you do.

Maybe it's saying "Yes!" that invitation. Maybe it's scheduling that first appointment with a counselor.

It might even look like taking 20 seconds to speak truth to yourself, and encourage yourself not to give up.

Regardless of what it looks like, I know you have 20 seconds of insane courage in you. You have the courage to take that next small step towards growth---even though it's scary.

So muster up your courage. Take a deep breath.

And be insanely, crazy-go-nuts brave for 20 seconds.

The Courageous Life

When you do, you'll realize two things.

First, that 20 seconds of insane bravery, while scary, is doable--and it's something that you can do again.

And second that, done often enough

20 seconds of bravery adds up to a lifetime of courage.

Be courageous, my friends.