Courage

We all have it, to different degrees--
Some of us just don't know we do
So we don't test it out.  But once
We have, there's nothing we can't do.

Most of us are afraid of failure,
But everyone makes mistakes.
What we learn from them are
Lessons for future actions we take.

Rejection is another factor--
No one wants to get that.
Some very famous people got rejected,
And kept trying--making contributions that last.

It means taking a leap of faith,
Deciding to do something we
Normally avoid doing.  Possibly
Getting results we never expected to see.

Public speaking, changing jobs, moving,
Or taking on more responsibility.
All of these and more take courage--and the more
You have, will add to your dignity.