Maybe fear isn’t such a bad thing after all — and maybe the key to living fully isn’t about overcoming fear, or shutting it down, but simply learning to have a good relationship with it.

Written by Shanita Lyn.

Often, the best way to overcome a fear is to face it head-on. And while you’re at it, why not do it in style? ;)

Written by Carissa Morais.

In an age where everything we could possibly want is at our fingertips, it takes a certain amount of intention to satisfy our endless curiosity without getting jaded or carried away. Luckily, Carissa Morais has some great perspectives to share on how we can do this.

In this experiment, we explore how asking the right questions can turn any situation into an opportunity for learning and discovery.

BRAZEN recommends this online platform created by Jack Harries, Finn Harries and Alice Aedy which aims to provide “a new perspective on the climate crisis,” and harness the much needed dose of “optimism and imagination required to build the world we so urgently need.” 👏🏽

BRAZEN recommends this video by Ali Abdaal who, in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, takes some time to reflect on his own privilege in society, what he’s learned about racism over the years, and where he’s still making efforts to improve.

As it turns out, most of the real-life superheroes we look up to — inspirational leaders, blissful spiritual masters, flamboyant billionaires, people at the top of their field — aren’t actually prodigies, geniuses, mutants or the result of cutting-edge experiments involving radioactive spiders after all. What distinguishes these mere mortals from the rest of us is instead their dedication to little consistent practices that get them to insane levels of human achievement – the small habits of super heroes.

Written by Lenny Wan.