Practicing Courage #24: Increasing the capacity to be with discomfort

In yesterday’s Courageous Life episode with Dr. Todd Kashdan, the author ofThe Art of Insubordination, we unpacked the recipe for what he calls, principled rebellion:

A courageous practice of going against the stream,

Challenging conformity and questioning conventional ideas.

But doing so from a place of heart.

Rebelling in ways that are generative as opposed to destructive.

Along these lines, Todd offered practical research-backed insights into how we can dissent in ways that lead to:

Being heard,

Making change,

And effectively defying an unhealthy status quo. 

As part of our conversation we explored the courage it takes to be a principled rebel, including how these moments, when we push back against conformity, often bring with them a good deal of discomfort.

Today’s practice will hone in on a simple way we can get better at skillfully working with discomfort.

And how doing so can be part of our preparation to speak up and push back with courage, wisdom, and heart,

When it matters.


For more ways to dissent and defy effectively check out the conversation with Todd Kashdan (if you haven't already):

• Practicing the Art of Principled Rebellion | Dr. Todd Kashdan

Or  pick up a copy of his book: The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively

Thank you for your practice.

I look forward to continuing together next Thursday!

-Joshua

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