Courage Can Turn an Ordinary Life into an Extraordinary Adventure
Why do some people have the courage to make brave decisions and lead exciting, rewarding, and impactful lives while others only sit on the sidelines, watching enviously?
Entrepreneur and adventurer Franziska Iseli believes that anyone can learn to unlock their inner courage and live an extraordinary life. Iseli decided to write a book about courage while on a multi-year motorbike journey around the world. All of that “helmet time” allowed her to ponder what so many people ask her about her businesses and daring international adventures:
Where do you find the courage to do what you do?
In this, her third book, Iseli shares her 13 principles for living a life of courage and breaking through any barriers or obstacles life throws your way.
Embark on this exciting adventure with Iseli as you discover how to unlock the boundless courage and power within you. Here are a few of the amazing life lessons you’ll learn in this book:
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Why courage is the most important life skill you need to learn (and yes, anyone can learn to develop more courage!)
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The difference between being courageous and being fearless or reckless (and how to distinguish an impostor from the real deal)
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How to expand your Courage Boundaries step-by-step so you can systematically grow your ability to take on new challenges and adventures in life
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How to define the life you truly want to live, and a process you can follow for sticking to it (especially when things don’t go as planned)
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How to develop an irresistible love for life that will draw people to you, and turn something that used to terrify you into an exciting call for adventure
Through her personal experiences and quirky sense of humor, Franziska Iseli will help you face everything life may throw at you with courage: from navigating past “poop showers” to making brave decisions without fear of what might happen in the future. Her fresh prose is not only a delight to read, but full of both insight and inspiration.
This isn’t your typical personal development book. This is real, raw, honest, and full of practical life lessons from someone who is walking the walk and living a life of courage, meaning, and impact.
Fans of Born to Shine by Ashley LeMieux, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, and Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis will love this book.
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Summary
From: Carol Pennington
Book Title: The Courage Map
Book Author: Franziska Iseli
What do you like about this book:
In 2018 the author decided to do something very courageous. She rode her Motorbike from Switzerland into Asia along the Silk Road. She learned several lessons along the way and the journey encouraged her to write this book.
This is more than a book about how to be courageous, it is about self-examination, goal setting, self awareness, being intentional and so much more to help you be the very best possible you. There is a journal available online to help guide your journey.
In full transparency, I have to say that I am not a huge fan of self help books. However, I found the 13 principles outlined in this book both positive and encouraging. Here are a few quotes I really liked:
“The goal is not to avoid fear; the goal is to be able to navigate through it with grace and ease, to see it as a teacher.”
“... the price of chasing perfection is staying stagnant.”
“Imperfection is beautiful, interesting, and exciting. Imperfection gives something character.”
There were a few things about the book that I did not like. There was a lack of acknowledgement of God. While she does speak of a higher power, she refers to that power as the universe. There are a few curse words that could have easily been omitted. Finally, I found some of her suggestions to be a little more new age in style than I prefer.
All in all, this is a good book with some sound principles and mostly good advice. I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys self help books.
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