
Courage by Design
Ten Commandments +1 for Moving Past Fear to Joy, Fulfillment, and Purpose
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Carolynne Nola
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Dee M. Robinson
About this listen
Courage is a choice—your choice. If you wish, you can design and follow your own personal roadmap for a courageous life. In her powerful new book, visionary business leader Dee M. Robinson shows you how to transform your life by building up the courage to hear your own authentic internal voice. That voice is what points you toward your best self—and when you have the courage to hear it, that voice can teach you to overcome fear, make brave, bold choices, and find joy in fulfilling your true purpose in life.
Strengthening your courage muscle, Robinson maintains, is a matter of learning, practicing, and living the Courage Commandments she has shared with students and audiences around the country:
- Assume Full Control of Your Thoughts
- Be the CEO of You
- Break the Addiction to Fear
- Harness the Power of Faith
- Find Your Calling
- Play to Your Strong Suit
- Connect with Allies Who Are Focused on Solutions
- Choose Who You Do (and Don’t) Share Your Dreams With
- Find Success In Failure
- Your Secret Weapon: Give, Give and Give Again with Integrity
And a special eleventh commandment:\
+1: Win the Race: Make Good Trouble by Putting Your Heart and Soul into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The book also features Ms. Robinson’s personal interviews with some of the most successful—and brave—leaders on the scene today. Each shares personal insights on using the Courage Commandments to design, and live, a life of bold, tenacious contribution.
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- Yewande Odusanwo
- 02-02-23
Take charge of your thoughts
This book gives a clear structure for taking charge of your thoughts and how to prevent yourself from being drawn into questions which take away your strength as well as how to stop making excuses so that you are able to make progress towards your goals and find fulfillment in life.
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- Lefford
- 01-01-24
Leave it better than you found it.
This is a powerful read, not just for women but for everyone with a pulse. I have listened 3 times and I got new diamonds during each read.
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- DLRogers
- 02-16-23
Inspiring and practical
I truly loved the book! Dee Robinson’s 11 Commandments bring about a very practical roadmap for anyone to follow. What makes it especially wonderful is the candor in which she shares her personal story, her challenges, her fears and concerns as a validation for what’s possible for anyone who chooses to follow these commandments. Congratulations on a great guide success!
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