Gutsy

Definitions: (1) daring or courageous; nervy; plucky; (2) robust, vigorous

Idioms:
• Intestinal fortitude.
• Be true to yourself.

Quotes:
• You need the right balance between data and gut feeling. — Torger Christian “Toto” Wolff (1972-) Austrian motorsport executive
• Life is hard. Life is difficult. Life is going to punch you in the gut. But when you change your attitude, you change your behavior. When your behavior changes, so do your results. — William Ballard Hurd (1977-) American politician

Comment: If you are going to be gutsy you better also be honest or it will come back to bite you.