The beautiful balance between courage and fear | Cara E. Yar Khan | TED Talk

Cara E. Yar Khan’s inspiring talk “The beautiful balance between courage and fear” teaches us how to continue pushing towards our goals while letting courage and fear coexist. Khan explains how she was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, but refused to allow it to stop her from pursuing her biggest dreams. She shares the story of an ambitious journey she made, the resilience it took for her to complete it, and how it helped to teach her an important lesson about what is and isn’t a good idea. A great video for inspiring your employees or students and encouraging disability awareness, Khan’s talk offers a valuable lesson about how grit and motivation can overcome fear.

Learning objectives:

• Inspire yourself and others to push through fear and achieve your goals
• Recognize how to live with a healthy balance of courage and fear