Those who lack courage are often the first to discourage.

Robert J. Braathe
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Those who lack courage are often the first to discourage. Most people who lack courage are afraid of failure, so they try to discourage others from doing what they fear is too difficult. This fear of failure could possibly be overcome if people would learn to take chances and do something new. To start off with, one must be willing to try out a new activity.

If you want to become a great athlete, you might start off with swim lessons or simply walking down your street to get in shape for running after school. The point is that there are no limitations when it comes to taking chances and making new discoveries.

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