The core characteristics valued by thinkers and philosophers are known as virtues. These virtues include wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence, among others. Without courage, individuals would lack the persistence and enthusiasm needed to accomplish anything in life. Courage can be seen as a guiding principle that motivates individuals to take action and overcome obstacles.
In conclusion, courage in terms of persistence and enthusiasm gives individuals the drive to achieve tasks and strive for both excellence and being the best. The video I selected showcased Joe’s progress in overcoming his stage fright and the steps he took to conquer his fear. As a songwriter with a plethora of compositions, Joe consistently held apprehension about performing them, even becoming paranoid about his roommates overhearing him. Ultimately, he made the choice to confront this fear head-on by participating in a nearby open mic event and singing.
Arriving at the location, he immediately noticed a large crowd, which in his opinion consisted of around 0 significant individuals. As he prepared to begin, fear and adrenaline consumed him, causing a rapid increase in heart rate and breathing. Despite the uneasiness he felt, he gathered himself on stage and began singing. The performance was both dreadful and uncomfortable, with not only his own discomfort being palpable but also the audience’s shared sentiment. Ultimately, this marked the end of his initial foray into singing.
This is where his persistence and enthusiasm kicked in, as he felt a small sense of connection with the audience and desired more. He persisted and made the decision to return every week. Unfortunately, the same fear arose each week until he began considering his audience and accepting his fear. His fear hindered his progress, but he transformed it into a song and utilized it to establish a bond with the audience so they could experience his emotions. Eventually, he no longer needed to sing the song about his fear as it had disappeared. I believe there was not much he could have changed.
The alternative approach he could have attempted was singing to his roommates and relative outside of the open mimic session. By doing so, it may have accelerated his ability to conquer his fear. Joe, luckily, followed the right course of action. He persisted in attending the open mimic session week after week and did not give up until his stage fright vanished. (Cowan, 2013, November 1)
