There’s hardly anything more liberating than facing your fears. Some of the world’s most compelling discoveries and creative work were born out of overcoming emotional and psychological obstacles. That process is never easy, though, and the path from being frozen to being transcendent can be one of the most trying parts of the human condition. In this Talk, we’ll explore the trappings of fear, and hear from individuals who have overcome their deepest perturbation in order to create extraordinary work.