- In Episode 21 of Shooting It Straight, Randy continues the conversation on how preparation builds courage by taking listeners behind the scenes of bravery. What the world often labels as a “courageous moment” is rarely spontaneous—it’s the visible result of invisible work. From quiet discipline and skill development to character formation and small, consistent decisions,[…]
In Episode 21 of Shooting It Straight, Randy continues the conversation on how preparation builds courage by taking listeners behind the scenes of bravery. What the world often labels as a “courageous moment” is rarely spontaneous—it’s the visible result of invisible work. From quiet discipline and skill development to character formation and small, consistent decisions, courage is cumulative. It’s built long before the spotlight ever turns on.
This episode explores how preparation changes our experience with pressure. Without preparation, pressure overwhelms. With preparation, it clarifies. Randy breaks down the difference between reactive and prepared leadership, explaining how mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual preparation steady us in high-stakes moments. When you’ve trained for the moment, fear may still exist—but it no longer has control.
The Wisdom of the Week drives the message home: “Character is proven in the moments no one sees.” Integrity is built privately and revealed publicly. If you want courage when it matters, commit to preparation when it doesn’t. Because bravery isn’t accidental—it’s cultivated.
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