Defeat the villain everyday
We often hear that courage isn't the absence of fear but the willingness to act despite it. Yet, in the rush of daily life, it's easy to avoid what scares us. We push our fears into the corners of our minds, where they sit, waiting—quiet but powerful. But what if I told you that confronting fear, even in the smallest of ways, is the key to living a fuller, more authentic life? It starts with small moments. I remember a time when speaking in front of a crowd made my palms sweat, my heart race, and my voice tremble. For years, I avoided it. I passed on opportunities, let others speak, all to keep that fear at bay. But one day, I found myself in a situation where I had no choice. The team needed a speaker, and no one else stepped up. My instinct was to decline, to retreat back into my safe zone. But something inside whispered, What if? What if this moment was meant for me? What if I faced it head-on, trembling hands and all? So, I did. I spoke—awkwardly at first, but as the minute...