1. Be true to your values and principles
Know who you are below the surface and be true to your authentic self. Don't hold back. Don't compromise what you know is right. Be diligent and disciplined. Even when no one's looking, don't fudge.
2. Stand up for yourself and for others
Speak out. Reach out. Step up. As Gandhi said, be the change you wish to see in the world. Be your own best champion. Champion others. Take everyday stands for justice.
3. Make choices, lots of them, and be responsible
Don't wait for someone else to step in. Take charge yourself. Act. Make fundamental choices, be responsible for them, and swear off blame.
4. Harness your fears
Don't be afraid to be afraid. Look at your fear head on, what is it
telling you? Where does it come from? What's the worst case? How can
you use fear rather than being used by it? Turn it into an ally.
5. Express yourself, give voice to your full-bodied self
Claim your emotions, both "positive" and "negative," without
judgment. Use them as fuel.
6. Be willing to change and know what will stop you
Become familiar with your negative ego, your inner critics, the part
of you that objects to your becoming more, that will sabotage what
you're doing. Where will that lead you? What will you get out of
pretending to be small? Go looking for that part of you, so that you
can anticipate what might stop you and be proactive.
7. Embrace your imperfections
Mistakes and defeats are bound to happen, and it's okay. Be curious
about them, grab hold of them. They present you with wonderful
opportunities to learn about yourself. Don't let those opportunities
slip by. Don't dilute them with judgments about yourself. Instead,
what can you learn?
8. Be nervous
Regularly, do something that makes you nervous, that stretches you
into more of who you truly are and can be. Don't wait to be on your
A-Game.
9. Pursue deep challenges, be restless
Don't dabble. Too much of life awaits. Engage your life
passionately.
10. Connect with something greater than yourself, the divine
Forge your courage in service.
Make a difference
Make your life matter
Laugh often and have fun
By Katherine Martin
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