Here’s the beautiful, hilarious truth: The Lion already had courage. He just couldn’t see it. He was brave enough to admit he was scared. He was brave enough to travel with a tin man and a half-wit. He was brave enough to jump into a tree to rescue a dog.
That’s you, too. You’ve already done brave things. You survived that awkward date. You got through that meeting. You put on matching socks this morning.
So, what did the Lion want? He wanted what we all want: a little pat on the back. A moment where someone says, “Hey, you’re doing okay.”
Next time you feel like a scaredy-cat, just remember the Lion. He got his shiny medal, and he roared. You don’t need a wizard for that.
You just need to look in the mirror and say, “Alright, let’s go pick up the 10-pound weight.” Then go buy yourself a medal. A cheap one. It works. I promise.
