George S. Patton - Courage is fear holding on a minute longer

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterVoicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474CONTACT MEWelcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for May 27th.Today is Nothing to Fear Day, a day that encourages you to face your fears head-on. It's inspired by Franklin D. Roosevelt's famous line, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," but since we've already explored that quote, let's delve into another perspective on courage and fear.Today's quote is from George S. Patton, who once said:"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer."This succinct statement reminds you that courage isn't the absence of fear, but rather the determination to persist despite it. It's about holding on just a bit longer, pushing through the discomfort, and not letting fear dictate your actions.On Nothing to Fear Day, take a moment to identify a fear that's been holding you back. Whether it's speaking up in a meeting, trying something new, or confronting a challenging situation, remember that courage is about taking that next step, even when fear is present.So today, embrace the discomfort, hold on a minute longer, and take that step forward. After all, sometimes the most significant growth comes from facing what scares you the most.That's all for today... I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for now but I'll be back tomorrow - same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.