on the bus, and Muhammad Ali steadfast in his religious beliefs and refusing to
fight in Vietnam. I would have been reminded of Helen Keller, who triumphed
over her own disabilities to advance the rights of others; of Sir Ernest Shackleton,
who overcame shocking odds to rescue the crew of the Endurance; or of Galileo,
who challenged the Orthodox Church to advance science.
But after using the Rule for seven years and hearing from so many people
around the world, I have learned a very important certainty: Everyday life is full of
moments that are scary, uncertain, and difficult. Facing these moments and
unlocking the opportunity, magic, and joy in your life requires tremendous courage.
Courage is precisely what the #5SecondRule gives you. The Rule gave Jose the
courage to believe in his value and ask for a raise.