I remember when I was a kid, I had the ambition to take risks — change the world, become a hero in some field, or love someone without fear. Many people, I believe, felt the same at that age; I call that the teenager’s courage. I used to think this teenager’s courage is one of the most important things that we should maintain. That’s sort of the key to keeping our hearts alive.

But as I grew older, I realized that holding onto this teenager's courage is difficult — not because we suddenly become cowards, but because our youthful ideals often get shattered as we experience the world. Disappointments, setbacks, and harsh truths can erode that fearless optimism. Yet, I think the key is to regain the courage within an adult mindset.

It's about acknowledging that life may not turn out as extraordinary as we once dreamed, yet still striving to make the most of it. There is a possibility for us to live a mundane and frustrating life but we still hold onto hope and have faith in ourselves to live a good life.

That, to me, is the true and more precious form of courage because you face the brutal reality but still choose to be strong.