ELI5: does conquering stuff count as having "courage" as a value

What does courage really mean?

Courage isn't about not being scared—it's about doing something even when you ARE scared [3]. It's like jumping into a pool when you're nervous, not because you have no fear, but because you do it anyway [4].

Does conquering stuff count as courage?

Yes, but only if you were actually afraid while doing it [4]. If you do something hard but you weren't scared, that's just being tough or competent—not necessarily courageous [3]. Courage means facing the scary feeling and acting anyway [2].

Why isn't courage just about winning?

Being brave as a value means you keep trying even when you fail [2]. If you only count it as courage when you succeed, then courage disappears the moment things get hard—but real courage is about facing fear over and over [2].

How do you know if you're living with courage?

You're living courageously when you keep attempting scary things even though you might fail, and you don't give up after setbacks [4]. It's not about winning—it's about showing up afraid and doing it anyway [3].