Before one can become a hero there are a few questions one needs to answer beforehand. First, what is a hero? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a hero is one who shows great courage, an illustrious warrior, or a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities (for this definition, a woman would be a heroine).
There are countless ways one can become a hero. One may show courage when facing your fears; that would be showing extraordinary courage.