Drawing On Courage

This practical, illustrated non-fiction guide helps creatives overcome the fears and risks that come with turning ideas into reality. It speaks to adult and older-teen readers—designers, entrepreneurs, students, and teams—who want to harness courage to move projects forward. The tone is encouraging, grounded, and a little playful, making daunting topics feel doable. Presented as a story-led journey with comics that place real-world challenges in relatable scenes, the book breaks down the courage journey into four stages: fear, values, action, and change. Readers discover practical tools such as Open the Tap to spark new ideas, cultivate a Risky Streak to take the first step, and craft an Origin Story to remember purpose. Each chapter blends concise explanations with hands-on exercises, prompts, and checklists that turn reflection into action. Concepts are rooted in design thinking, with a focus on creative problem solving, feedback loops, and iterative change to keep momentum moving forward. - Four-stage courage journey: fear, values, action, change - Comics-based scenarios that illustrate common creative challenges - Practical tools and exercises: Open the Tap, A Risky Streak, Origin Story - Strategies for giving and receiving feedback, deciding when to pivot - Accessible, illustrated writing style with clear visuals and light humor - Interactive prompts, checklists, and real-