Courage is the keystone to happy, confident living because one with this quality will overcome all obstacles, environment, temporary defeat and even failure. So wrote a successful sales manager. Such a person will develop patterns of sureness, positiveness, cheerfulness and have a mental attitude toward life that causes people to love and respect him or her.

Psalm 31:24 tells us to "be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart." It seems that even God respects one who shows courage. Courage is fear that has said its prayers, someone once said. Courage is a state of mind, and it does require the suppressing of fear. It is worth the effort and will add to your life.