Fear helps us take appropriate risks and survive. The brain is hardwired to prioritize staying in our comfort zone. For example, if we’re out for a walk at twilight and see a long, curvy object on the ground, our brain will automatically interpret it as a snake, causing us to jump back to safety even if it turns out to be a stick. “Better safe than sorry” is the brain’s programming; it’s kept us humans alive so we could survive and procreate, thus ensuring the survival of our species. Fear helps us know where the edge of our comfort zone is. From that knowledge, we can take small steps into fe...