Give the Gift of MORE | The Hardest Person to Tell the Truth To Is Yourself | Day 4

Day 4 of the Give the Gift of More Campaign dives into one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — leadership traits: the courage to examine yourself honestly.In this episode of Business at the Speed of AI, Jeremy Victor shares a remarkable story from Special Forces veteran Colonel (Ret.) Perry Rearick about Roger Donlon, the first Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Despite surviving a five-hour attack, multiple wounds, and overwhelming odds, Donlon’s definition of courage wasn’t about combat heroics — it was about telling the truth when the truth is hard.Jeremy then reflects on his own leadership journey: a moment when well-intentioned humor was actually hurting someone, and how feedback forced him to confront a blind spot. This is what The More Effect calls Mindfulness & Mastery — the code that begins with deep self-awareness and the courage to grow.Courage isn’t always loud.Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is look in the mirror and tell yourself the truth.If you're following the 25-day Give the Gift of More series, this episode is your reminder that becoming more starts within.CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction: Day 4 of Give the Gift of More00:40 – The Story of Roger Donlon, Medal of Honor Recipient02:10 – What Donlon Teaches Us About Moral Courage03:00 – Why Courage Shows Up in Quiet Moments03:40 – Jeremy’s Story: When Humor Hurt Without Realizing05:00 – The Power of Feedback & Self-Examination07:00 – “People Remember How You Made Them Feel”08:00 – Courage Isn’t Dramatic — It’s Honest08:45 – Reflective Prompt: “What Would the Courageous Version of Me Have Done?”09:30 – Why Courage Is the First Trait of The More Effect10:00 – Closing & Day 5 PreviewGIVE THE GIFT OF MOREhttps://www.themoreeffectbook.comOrder the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVF8G3CHChapterswww.jeremyvictor.com | www.themoreeffectbook.com |Find me on Insta, LinkedIn, Facebook, X etc - simply search for Jeremy Victor