The Many Forms of Bravery

Bravery is an often romanticized idea in modern media. It is almost always a topic in books, television shows and movies. It also defines people in their real life experiences, as it shows your ideals and beliefs.

However, it is also often underestimated and unappreciated – both in media and in real life. This is probably because people don’t realize it at first glance because of its many forms.

The forms of bravery are as follows:

• ·         Physical bravery. This is the kind of bravery that is most often depicted in stories – and in some cases, the only form that’s appreciated. It takes physical bravery to stand up to others who are bigger and stronger than you, just as how David stood up against Goliath.
• ·         Intellectual bravery. This is the kind of bravery that relies not on the strength of muscles, but on the strength of reasoning. It takes intellectual bravery to believe on your intellect even when everyone else thinks otherwise, just as how Galileo believed that the Earth revolved around the sun. 
• ·         Social bravery. This is the kind of bravery that tests your beliefs and leadership at the risk of social rejection. It takes social bravery to believe in a way of life with your whole self, just as how Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence towards independence.
• ·         Moral bravery. This is the kind of bravery that allows you to keep doing the right thing even when it is very difficult to do so. It takes moral bravery to help others no matter what the situation and consequences, just as how Mother Teresa helped the poor.

The book “Counting Coup: The Odyssey Of Captain Tom Adams” by Bob Stockton is a story of a journey to uncover and understand a figure in American history that is often associated with bravery – legendary trapper and scout Kit Carson of the old Wild West.

“Counting Coup: The Odyssey Of Captain Tom Adams” by Bob Stockton is currently available in Kindle format at Amazon.com. Click on the link to preview the book or download your own copy.