Maya Angelou – Quote of the Day for July 14, 2025

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.“

Reflection on Today's Quote

No one pops out of the womb fearless. Babies scream at shadows and loud blenders. Courage doesn’t arrive gift-wrapped at birth—it’s built, step by step, decision by decision. But potential? That’s hardwired in. It hums quietly inside every one of us, waiting to be awakened.

You don’t need to feel brave to be brave. Courage isn’t some rare superpower reserved for the heroic few. It’s ordinary people choosing to face the day even when fear is louder than hope. It’s showing up. Speaking up. Standing up—especially when your knees are shaking.

Your potential is a seed. Courage is what happens when you decide to plant it. You won’t always feel ready. You might fail, fall, mess things up. But each time you rise, something changes. The muscle grows. The soul remembers. You’re no longer waiting for courage. You’re becoming it.

So no, you weren’t born with it. But you were absolutely born for it. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Step Up To The Challenge

Do one thing that scares you just a little—but nudges your potential a lot. Speak the truth. Take the risk. Ask the question. Whatever it is, don’t wait for the fear to leave.

Bring it with you—and go anyway. (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)