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Modern bravery looks a bit different

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There’s a difference between bravado and bravery. To some people bravery seems to be heroic actions, and to others it could be as simple as finally seeing a doctor. It turns out that in a modern world people have a different idea of what it means to be brave.

Top signs of bravery in a modern world

According to a poll of around 2000 adults these are the top 5 signs of bravery in a modern world:

5. Admitting you have no idea what’s going on in a meeting

4. Cold water swimming

3. Asking your boss for a pay rise

2. Telling someone how you really feel about them

1. Standing up to your boss when they’re in the wrong – the bravest thing you can do these days

Phil de Lange
Phil de Lange
Phil de Lange is the producer of the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast show and has been with Smile 90.4FM since it's inception in 2013. Through his work on the breakfast show he has won two national radio awards. He has been in broadcasting for 15 years and has honed his talent at 6 different radio stations. Outside of radio he is also a podcast producer and award winning stand-up comedian.

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