Courage is a Superpower

From taking our first steps to chasing bold dreams, every meaningful milestone starts the same way: by moving through fear.

Throughout the history of our species, we’ve had to overcome fear, uncertainty, and doubt in order to grow.

Courage is the superpower that allows us to overcome our fears.

Without courage, we may never have left the caves, harnessed fire, or learned to trust those different from ourselves.

Courage is necessary for progress.

And it’s also the only thing that helps us stand up to the forces that seek to destroy us.

Here Lies The Problem

Despite often being used to interchangeably, courage is not the same as bravery.

• Bravery = action without fear
• Courage = action despite fear

The biggest mistake people often make is pretending to be brave, when what they need is to be courageous.

This is when people try to ignore the fear. Pretend it’s not there. Power through.

But ignoring it doesn’t work.

Because the fear is still there, it doesn’t go away.

It lurks beneath the surface.

And it whispers: you’re lying to yourself.

That’s neither courage, nor bravery. It’s denial.

Courage starts with truth.

It begins by naming the fear.

It grows as we get honest about where the fear came from.

It manifests as courage when we choose to move forward anyway.

Paralyzed by Fear

Courage is what determines whether you stay still, move forward—or fall behind.

Without courage, fear, uncertainty, and discomfort becomes stop signs.

You freeze. You hide. You retreat.

But life doesn’t stop.

The world keeps moving.

And if you don’t find the courage to grow, you get left behind.

• Courage is how individuals evolve.
• It’s how communities progress.
• It’s how **movements begin (**and how injustice is stopped).

Fear will always try to restrain you.

• It tells you you’re not qualified.
• It tells you not to challenge authority.
• It fires “less than lethal” rounds, so that next time you stay home

Courage is how you break free.

How to Practice Courage as a Superpower

Courage isn’t something you wait for and it’s not a trait.

It’s a skill and you build it through practice.

You build it by facing fears, little by little, until it loses its grip.

Do it enough and it starts to become second nature.

Here’s a framework to help you build it.

1. Name the Fear

Naming fear shrinks it. When it stays vague, it grows in power. Get specific to regain control.

Ask yourself…

• What exactly am I afraid of?
• Where does this fear come from?
• Is it trying to protect me, or hold me back?

2. Start Small and Stack Wins

Pick low-stakes situations to practice courage:

• Say what you actually think in a conversation.
• Raise your hand when you’d normally stay quiet.
• Try something new—even if it makes you nervous.

Small acts of courage add up.

Each one builds confidence.

Each one weakens fear’s power over you.

3. Tie Courage to Something Bigger

When fear is strong, purpose must be stronger.

Ask yourself…

• Why does this matter to me?
• Who or what am I protecting or standing for?
• What becomes possible if I choose to act anyway?

When the stakes are real, courage is easier to access.

4. Create Your Courage Anchor

When fear shows up, don’t just push through — pause and anchor.

• Repeat a mantra: “I’ve done hard things before. I can do this too.”
• Visualize the version of you who has already done this.
• Remember your purpose: Why am I doing this? What’s on the other side?

5. Track Your Growth

Every time you act with courage, write it down.

Not to brag. To remember.

Build your own evidence:

“I was afraid. I moved forward. Nothing bad happened.”

This is how fear loses its edge.

This is how courage becomes automatic.

The Courage to Keep Going

Right now, we need all of the courage we can get because scary things are happening every day.

• Our communities are under siege from the same institutions that swore to protect them.
• Our rights are being taken away by those who don’t even have the courage to show up to a town hall, with the people they represent.
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We cannot grow numb to this, and we cannot pretend our fears aren’t real. So we need to harness and practice our ability to be courageous.

The more we practice it, the more courageous we become.

And eventually — if we keep showing up, keep moving forward — we’ll find the fear no longer stops us.

You don’t have to pretend to be fearless because you know the truth:

fear doesn’t go away, but it can’t stop you anymore.