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Quiet Strength: Embracing the True Meaning of Courage

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

Courage is often perceived as bold and fearless, a loud and dramatic display of bravery in the face of adversity. While those moments of gallantry certainly embody courage, it’s important to recognize that courage often takes quieter, subtler forms. It’s the resolve to keep going when life feels overwhelming, the determination to face another day despite setbacks, and the willingness to embrace vulnerability and uncertainty.

Upon reading the quote by Mary Anne Radmacher I felt she captured this essence perfectly:

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day, saying: I will try again tomorrow."

This quote reminds us that courage isn’t always about grand gestures; it’s about the quiet perseverance to rise again after we’ve stumbled. It’s the voice of resilience within us that refuses to give up, even when the path ahead feels daunting.

True courage is found in the everyday acts of trying, trusting, and believing that tomorrow offers another chance to grow, heal, and thrive.

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Sometimes quiet courage is stronger than the visible acts of courage. Enjoy your day.

Jan 13, 2025 05:32 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I agree Wayne Martin 

Jan 13, 2025 07:38 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Dorie - like countless other things, courage is defined and displayed in many ways. I don't immediately recall the quote nor its author, thank you for sharing.  

Jan 13, 2025 05:37 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

You are most welcome Michael Jacobs 

Jan 13, 2025 07:38 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

1000% yes on quiet strength!

Jan 13, 2025 05:51 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Yah! Glad you agree Doug Rogers 

Jan 13, 2025 07:38 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - it's the quiet courage that gets others motivated. What a wonderful motivational post. This a great way to think about courage.

Thanks, Dorie. 

Jan 13, 2025 05:53 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for stopping by Patricia Feager 

Jan 13, 2025 07:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... great message... so many things in life, like courage, that are meaningful are "quiet" and not bombastic.

Jan 13, 2025 06:09 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I so agree Nina Hollander, Broker 

Jan 13, 2025 07:39 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I can't help but think of the NYC firefighters who headed up the stairs in the World Trade Center on 9/11 as the people who worked in the building rushed down to get out. They knew their fate. Courage beyond any I can imagine. 

Jan 13, 2025 06:39 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

What a great example Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 

Jan 13, 2025 07:40 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes Dorie, True courage isn't always loud; it often speaks in the soft, steady resolve that may go unnoticed.

Jan 13, 2025 07:19 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It really does Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 and often time not seen or appreciated.

Jan 13, 2025 07:41 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and courage is something that people do not know they have till they use it.  I have seen it so many times.

 

Jan 13, 2025 08:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like your quote selection and shared your blog post on X.

Have a productive week.

Jan 13, 2025 11:38 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Love this, Dorie- we often think of Bruce Willis in Die Hard but in reality, it's the every day man and woman who exhibit real courage. My mind goes to the many people in  CA who have lost their homes and will take each day as it comes and soldier through. 

Jan 13, 2025 12:31 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie when I look back at my life the times I showed the most courage were the ones others did not know what was going on in my life, and still don't.

Jan 13, 2025 12:40 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Dorie Dillard Austin TX, for shedding light on the quieter side of courage—it’s such a powerful message! Your insights remind us that embracing our inner strength can make all the difference, even when life gets tough.

Jan 13, 2025 01:43 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's important to not give up when things don't go our way since trying again another day will often prove to be successful, haha.

Jan 14, 2025 04:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, I have a friend right now that is facing some hardships, and give her uplifting texts and she is showing courage each and every day.

Jan 14, 2025 08:55 AM