In the debate between dispositional and situational factors, there is a third alternative - human beings can choose when and whether they are to be acted upon or do the acting. To the extent that one is unaware of one's responses, then determinism may be the appropriate term. The shift from determinism to destiny occurs when a person is self-conscious about what is happening to him or her. To accept one's destiny is to accept personal responsibility. Courage is the capacity to move ahead in spite of despair.
Courage is necessary in order to make being and becoming possible.
The paradox of courage is that we must be fully committed but at the same time aware that we might be wrong. Development I. Early Development. The period during which the child is dependent and requires parental guidance in order to develop courage. This period, which continues throughout life, involves self-initiated learning from failure experiences. There are two transitional stages to go through before authenticity or individuality can be reached.