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be brave

LEARNING PLAN

be brave

This learning plan is designed for anyone feeling held back by fear, self-doubt, or the pressure to conform. Whether you're avoiding difficult conversations, playing it safe in your career, or struggling to show up authentically, this journey will give you the tools to break through those barriers and live more boldly.

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1 h 59 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
Feel the Fear... and Do It AnywayCourage is CallingBreaking Free: Fear to Courage Action Plan12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn be brave with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering be brave.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the psychology of fear and learn practical techniques to face it instead of letting it control your decisions
  • Embrace vulnerability as a strength and develop authentic self-expression that deepens relationships and builds confidence
  • Transform setbacks and failures into powerful growth opportunities through proven resilience-building strategies
  • Cultivate daily courage habits and mindset shifts that make bravery a natural, automatic part of your life
  • Build unshakeable mental toughness that helps you rise stronger after every challenge or failure

Discover what fear really is, how it controls you, and the transformative power of facing it head-on to build your courage foundation.

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Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway

Overcome fears, take action, and live confidently despite anxiety.

8 m
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Courage is Calling

Conquer fear, practice courage, and heroism through historic and contemporary leaders.

8 m
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How to Be a Positive LeaderLiving Beyond “What If?”The Fearless Organization
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Breaking Free: Fear to Courage Action Plan

Transform paralyzing fear into empowering courage with a concrete 6-step toolkit. Learn research-backed strategies to overcome mental barriers, build psychological safety, and take strategic risks that compound into lasting transformation.

16 m

Learn why vulnerability isn't weakness but your greatest strength—and how showing up authentically creates the connections and courage you've been seeking.

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Daring Greatly

Brené Brown's insights on vulnerability and courage

8 m
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The Power Of Vulnerability

Embrace vulnerability as a source of courage, creativity and connection to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

6 m
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source 1Daring Greatly - Admired LeadershipSummary of "Daring Greatly" By Brene Brown - Raguilar - Mediumsource 4
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Daring Greatly: The Courage to Be Vulnerable

Discover why vulnerability isn't weakness but your most accurate measure of courage. Learn to break free from shame, perfectionism, and fear to create authentic connections and wholehearted living.

9 m

Develop unshakeable mental toughness by transforming setbacks into growth opportunities and learning to rise strong after every fall.

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Rising Strong

Empowering guide to embracing vulnerability, overcoming setbacks, and cultivating resilience for a more wholehearted and authentic life.

9 m
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Option B

Overcoming adversity, building resilience, and finding joy through personal stories and research.

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The Power of MomentsGrit
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Daily Habits That Build Unshakeable Resilience

Discover the systematic daily practices that forge mental toughness and grit. Learn how small, intentional habits compound into extraordinary resilience through proven frameworks from psychology research.

11 m

Master the daily habits and mindset shifts that transform courage from an occasional act into a sustainable way of life that compounds over time.

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The Courage Habit

Empowering guide to conquer fears, embrace authenticity, and cultivate courage as a daily practice for transformative personal growth.

8 m
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Brave

A practical guide to building courage daily, empowering readers to overcome fears and pursue their goals with confidence.

9 m
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How to Be More Confident: 15 Science-Based Tips & ExercisesWhat Is Self-Confidence? (+ 9 Proven Ways to Increase It)Strategies for increasing self-validation, confidence, and worth.source 4
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The Confidence Equation: Action Creates Courage

Discover why waiting to feel confident keeps you stuck. Learn science-backed strategies to build lasting confidence through action, not just positive thinking.

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