4 Types of Courage | Marjah Simon

A good life can look perfect from the outside and feel wrong on the inside. That’s where our guest, Marjah Simon, found herself—decorated service in two branches of the U.S. military, a prestigious legal role in Europe, the corner office, the status—and a soul-deep sense that she was built for something different. What followed was a five-year wrestle with fear and loyalty, a decision to walk away, and a leap into faith-fueled entrepreneurship that turned her pain into purpose and her words into impact. Learn more about Marjah's mission to live her next life now. We unpack how service became Marjah’s throughline—from asking “How can I help?” after 9/11 to giving the voiceless a voice as an attorney, and ultimately to founding Author Writers Academy. She breaks down the four types of courage—mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual—and adds a fifth most people miss: communal courage. When you’re surrounded by a high-standard community, you move faster and braver. We talk about daily gratitude after profound loss, the practice of reflection as a lever for elevation, and how to hear life’s “taps” before the Mac truck arrives. Faith is not a slogan here; it’s an operating system that guides every pivot.Marjah shares how her team helps entrepreneurs go from idea to bestselling book in 90 days, then pushes further with a done-for-you model to sell 1,000 copies in 90 days—because impact happens when books reach real readers. We explore author authority, legacy building, and why protecting your dreams from casual doubters matters. She also gets candid about creating space for aligned love by delegating more, speaking on more stages, and holding standards that invite the right partner to co-create a life of mission and momentum.If you’re feeling the nudge to change—career, business, or relationships—this conversation offers a blueprint: tighten your circle, raise your standards, trust your calling, and act before the pressure mounts. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review to help more people find these stories. Your next life starts now—what tap are you answering?