POWER OF COURAGE: Chapt.3

ATTRIBUTES OF COURAGE

Whatever the circumstance testing courage, fear must be overcome. The fear that accompanies physical courage relates to bodily injury or death. It is also possible for a fear of shame, opprobrium, or similar humiliations to spur physical courage, producing what is popularly called the "courage born of fear." In warfare, for example, some individuals may display physical courage because they fear cowardice. Or they may accept that they are cowards yet fear being recognized as such by others.Moral courage, too, may relate to fear of others' adverse opinions. Looking foolish before peers, for example, is a common fear. But moral courage compels or allows an individual to do what he or she believes is right, despite fear of the consequences. (It should13be noted that what is "right" is determined by the individual who chooses to take the risk, not by an observer. The fear that can summon moral courage takes many forms: fear of job loss, fear of poverty, fear of losing friends, fear of criticism, fear of ostracism, fear of embarrassment, fear of making enemies, fear of losing status, to name but a few potential human fears. In addition, one may fear a loss of ethical integrity or even a loss of authenticity if he or she fails to act in accord with conscience (Putman, 1997). As there are many variations of fear, there are many dimensions to moral courage, ranging from the social courage represented by Rosa Parks and Gandhi to the political courage represented, if infrequently, by elected officials. The opportunities to act with moral courage are numerous, and the fears calling for moral courage are as varied as individuals themselves.

SIX ATTRIBUTES OF A COURAGEBOLDNESS: boldness is the ability to stand firm and the best principle irrespective of temptation. The late chief Gani Fawehinmi a senior advocate of Nigeria was a bold and courageous person. As a lawyer, and a human rights activist, he believe in a just cause. He has no fear of intimidation by the government. He was detained and the prison many times by government, yet, he remained unmoved. Boldness is the attribute of a courageous person.•

OUTSPOKEN: courageous people are usually known for their ability to express their views, irrespective of whoever such view effect. Late Fawehinmi always in the news because of the way he constantly challenged government.•

ENDURANCE: Nigerians miss the ability to withstand difficult or painful situation for sometimes. A courageous person always be as such situation and goes ahead carrying out anything just assignments place before him.•

DILIGENCE: a courageous person is usually diligent. He or she does everything carefully and effectively. She does not cut corners. He or she is guided by the saying what is worth doing at all is worth doing well• DETERMINATION: a courageous person is positive keen at getting things john or attending set goals. Such as a strong will to make things happen and will not look backuntil he or she achieves success.15• COMMITMENT: a courageous person usually exhibit high level of commitment. They are loyal to their belief and fellow human being. They do not burn their views.