By the time boys reach the age of nine, they are encouraged to take many more chances than girls. Therefore, while men are socialized to accept risk, even to thrive on it, women too often shy away, seeing danger rather than challenge. Start small and follow these 10 courage-building techniques. Understand your own strengths and weaknesses . The following techniques may be used out of sequence, but the first requirement is to have an understanding of yourself.
Some people are natural risk takers.
Others are so timid that they make no friends, have no career, and see no changes in their future. Most of us are in-between the two extremes. While some may fear business confrontations, for example, others readily accept this challenge and dread social encounters. It's important not to let fear paralyze us into inactivity. Accept that risk taking is a learned skill.