We rate this more 'get up and conquer the world' than 'roll your eyes and look for the nearest exit.“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. You fearlessly ate your Brussels sprouts.

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison 'awww' or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10. Throw it in there with all the other voices, but make it really loud. But the best place to hear it is inside your own head. You'll hear this on inspirational blogs and from personal trainers, shrinks, and gurus. Ol' Eleanor here is saying that living through these moments helps develop personal growth. Life is full of horrific moments like these. All you need is your 'Touch Me and You're Dead' insecticide to take away their sting. It was all in your head… as most fears are. That spider is going to bite you, inject you with digestive enzymes, and then suck up your liquefied innards. You're trying to get out of bed, but you can't move. You're screaming like a barn owl, except no one can hear you. Picture this: there you are, all snuggled in bed, when a spider the size of a baseball silently creeps across the covers toward you. And, apparently, an inspirational writer.Ĭan we really connect to advice from more than half a century ago? Absolutely.

This line was written by Eleanor Roosevelt in the book You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life (1960).Įleanor Roosevelt wasn't just a four-term first lady-she was also a politician in her own right. Courage Life Fear Positive Inspirational Hope Historical Documents Experience Strength Motivational History Eleanor Roosevelt Context

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