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Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan Holiday is a nonfiction work of popular philosophy and practical ethics, and the opening volume in his Stoic Virtues series. The book examines courage as the first of the classical cardinal virtues, placing it beside wisdom, justice, and temperance while arguing that meaningful action begins with the ability to face fear. Holiday writes for a broad audience that includes leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, and general readers interested in Stoicism as a guide for conduct rather than as an abstract doctrine. The book combines short philosophical reflections with examples from ancient and modern history, including political leaders, reformers, whistleblowers, soldiers, and public servants. Its purpose is not to define courage as mere boldness, but to show how bravery becomes visible in decisions: speaking truth, accepting risk, resisting injustice, beginning difficult work, and continuing when fear makes withdrawal seem safer.