Bravery Quote by Diane Chamberlain
““I said I was afraid and she told me to think about a time I felt brave and take that feeling into the situation with me. It worked. It helped.” Corinne leaned away from the Plexiglas, horrified. “Of course, since that time, I’ve learned much more about the technique,” her mother said. “I’ve learned to make it much more elegant, but the basics are still the same. Take that old calm, confident feeling with you into the new situation. I used it or a variant of it with clients all the time.” She knit her eyebrows, looking hard at Corinne. “I used it for evil during the kidnapping,” she said. “Now you can use it for good.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Art of the Deal, 2015
Recall a moment of bravery to summon confidence in stressful situations, turning fear into calm action.
In simple terms: Use past bravery to stay calm now.
Key Takeaway
Channel past confidence into current challenges.
Themes
confidence
calm
self‑efficacy
resilience
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- emergency response
- personal crisis
- client counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
cognitive reframing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify a brave moment that feels relevant?
- What steps help translate that feeling into action?
A Different Perspective
May not work if the past event is too distant or unrelated.
