You knew....

[Paul Whybrow]

You knew it would be hard, and it would be uncomfortable, and it might be awkward—and you did it anyway. That’s courage.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

[E G Logan]

You knew it would be hard, and it would be uncomfortable, and it might be awkward—and you did it anyway. That’s courage.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

I'd say 'determination'. I think courage involves danger/fear of death...

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Determination is a good word for it. I'd say it does also demand a certain courage to commit to any long haul or a confrontation, where there's risk of material loss, unpleasantness, hostility, exposure, ridicule, humiliation and no guarantees of success. People who put themselves 'out there' need a thick skin. There are always people, maybe even people they thought were their friends, who would gladly see them fall flat on their face.