3 Tips for More Courage in Everyday Life

Bite and endurance: two terms that sum up the story of Denttabs and its founder Axel Kaiser. Bestselling author In her new book , Mit Biss und Dauer, Martina Haas writes about the courage that Axel Kaiser had over many years to fight for his dream of a toothpaste tablet . We have looked into the term courage for you and would like to give you three tips on how you can become more courageous in everyday life. Ms. Haas also tells you what she understands by courage and courageous action.  

Where does the term courage come from? 

The philosopher Aristotle philosophized about courage and to this day it is a widely discussed concept in philosophy and psychology. The English word for courage can be traced back to the Latin word cor (heart). So what does it mean to be brave? Does it mean to have the courage to jump over your own shadow and take a certain risk? 

Being brave means facing your fears  

Each of us has probably decided to express our own opinions more often, to go skydiving or simply to say "no" more often. What stops us from doing these things? For many people, being brave is a character trait that shows strength. Being brave means leaving your comfort zone and therefore taking a certain risk and facing your fears. However, it is very important to always keep in mind that everyone lives in a different comfort zone and therefore defines their own limits. So that you too can become a little braver, we have collected three tips for you that can help you train yourself to be brave in everyday life:  

3 Tips for More Courage in Everyday Life

1. Be honest with yourself and others.

In order to act courageously, a basic requirement is to be honest with yourself. Deal with your feelings and try to face your fears. Only when you are honest with yourself and others can you be understood and potential problems resolved.   

2. Push your limits.

We often stand in our own way when it comes to acting courageously. By nature, we find it difficult to face our fears. This makes it all the more important to push your own limits. For example, do you find it uncomfortable to make phone calls at work? Just practice with friends and colleagues. You will notice that the fear becomes smaller and smaller and eventually disappears. 

3. Small steps to success.

Set yourself a new little challenge every day. It can be helpful to keep a small list where you write down all the situations that are uncomfortable or difficult for you. Document how you feel as soon as you have faced the challenge. You will quickly notice that your fears will gradually disappear. 

Author Martina Haas on the topic of courage 

Being brave is transferable to many situations in life. Courage is also a widely used term in entrepreneurship. Martina Haas, bestselling author of the book With bite and endurance - The success story of the pill for teeth , Martina Haas is certain: " There are many forms of courage - one of them is having an opinion beyond the mainstream and expressing it." For her, courage means: " Making decisions despite recognizable risks and in situations with many unknowns and being prepared to overcome fears." In her book, Ms. Haas takes readers on the long journey to the success of our toothpaste tablets. For us at Denttabs, courage means challenging the current status quo and breaking old habits like brushing your teeth with toothpaste . 👏 

You can find the entire interview with Ms. Haas on the topic of courage and her inspiration for putting the story of Denttabs on paper here .

Our conclusion 

• Courage means taking risks and facing your fears.
• You define your courageous behavior.
• Being courageous is a behavior that will help you in many situations in life.

We hope that this article has inspired you to show more courage in your everyday life. Because one thing is certain: courage pays off in many situations. 💪 

 
Your Denttabs Team