Table of Contents
Invisible Chains 11
Part 1 The Fear Archetypes
1 The Procrastinator: When you're most afraid of making a mistake 21
2 The Rule Follower: When you're most afraid of coloring outside the lines 30
3 The People Pleaser: When you're most afraid of what other people will think 40
4 The Outcast: When you're most afraid of rejection 50
5 The Self-Doubter: When you're most afraid that you're not enough 61
6 The Excuse Maker: When you're most afraid of taking responsibility 72
7 The Pessimist: When you're most afraid of adversity 83
The Fear Archetypes at a Glance 94
Part 2 The Principles of Courage
8 Dare to Think Big: Because stretch goals are the secret to getting and staying motivated 99
9 Rules Are for Suckers: Because you should never be afraid to think for yourself 109
10 Always Own It: Because you are in complete control of the choices you make 118
11 Embrace Honest Feedback: Because everyone needs true accountability 127
12 There Are No Mistakes, Only Lessons: Because every breakdown leads to a breakthrough 134
13 Balance Is Overrated: Because if everything is important, nothing is 141
14 Just Keep Going: Because nothing will ever take the place of persistence 151
The Principles of Courage at a Glance 161
Part 3 Courage in Action
15 Claim Your Target: If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time 165
16 Find Your My: Your why must be bigger than your fear 174
17 Create Your Action Plan: Break down your big goals into manageable bites 183
18 Form Your Own Truth Club: Surround yourself with people who will make you better 194
19 Stop Comparing: Create the life you love, not the life someone else wants 204
20 Eliminate Excuses: Stop giving yourself a way out, and instead push through 212
21 Stay Encouraged: Take the time to celebrate your wins along the way 223
Courage in Action at a Glance 234
Acknowledgments 237
Notes 239
