“It is naive to think that self-assertiveness is easy. To live self-assertively–which means to live authentically–is an act of high courage. That is why so many people spend the better part of their lives in hiding–from others and also from themselves.” ~ Nathaniel Branden When we are assertive, we behave confidently and are not scared to say what we want or believe. If we are fearful, then courage can help us tackle the fear so that we can behave assertively….