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VIA Institute On Character

Bravery

"I act on my convictions, and I face threats, challenges, difficulties, and pains, despite my doubts and fears."

"I act on my convictions, and I face threats, challenges, difficulties, and pains, despite my doubts and fears."

Become Aware Of Your Strength

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What is Bravery?

To be brave is to face your challenges, threats, or difficulties. It involves valuing a goal or conviction and acting upon it, whether popular or not. A central element involves facing, rather than avoiding, fears. Bravery requires creativity to find new ways to lead yourself through difficult circumstances.

There are three types of bravery (an individual may possess one of these or a combination):

  • Physical bravery (e.g., firefighters, police officers, soldiers)

  • Psychological bravery (e.g., facing painful aspects of oneself)

  • Moral bravery (e.g., speaking up for what's right, even if it's an unfavorable opinion to a group)

Understand what Bravery is all about so you can being recognizing it in yourself and others.

Which Virtue Is This Strength?

Bravery is a strength within the virtue category of courage, one of six virtues that subcategorize the 24 character strengths. Courage describes strengths that help you exercise your will and face adversity. The other strengths in Courage are bravery, honesty, perseverance, and zest. Look at how these strengths can build resilience and help you live with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Courage

"I act on my convictions, and I face threats, challenges, difficulties, and pains, despite my doubts and fears."
Honesty
Zest
Perseverance

Explore and Apply Your Strength

Research findings indicate that bravery helps people tolerate the vulnerability that is part of growing close to others, thereby helping in the formation and maintenance of close relationships. Learn how to activate this strength and all of your other signature strengths with your personalized Total 24 Report.

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