💪 Building Courage Through 3X Fighting
LIP #227
Jul 16, 2025
Courage = #1 Character Trait for today's uncertain world
The 3X Fighting Principle:
- Approach every challenge expecting at least 3 attempts
- Applies to: difficult conversations, sales, relationships, work conflicts
- Don't give up after one try
Training Strategy:
- Micro-reps vs. big reps
- Practice courage in smaller, consistent ways
- Build the muscle gradually
Real-World Application:
- Reaching out to someone? Plan for 3+ attempts
- Example: Someone emailed Jeff Bezos 20 times before getting response
- Develop interest curiosity and readiness to engage multiple times
The Mindset Shift:
- Everything in life is difficult
- Goal: Find joy in developing better approaches
- Don't give up after initial resistance
- Train courage like a muscle - consistent practice required
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