The Fear Of Success - Do You Think This Is Real?

byEdwinBernard

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Updated 3 years ago

You read that right. The fear of failure is talked about a great deal. Have you heard about the fear of success? Do you think this is real?

I don't know about you, but I believe it is very real. Let me give you a few reasons why I feel this is so and you can come to your conclusions.

5 Outcomes From The Fear Of Success

When people achieve success, there is pressure, real or imagined that they have to continue that trend. If it becomes stressful, several things could happen.

1. The subconscious mind may try to sabotage progress
2. Initial success can lead to complacency
3. Perhaps one feels that the success achieved is good enough
4. There is the temptation to take a break
5. Here is the killer - fear of failure could set in that leads to indecision

Ask yourself, have you experienced these or related symptoms when you have achieved any one of your goals along the way to your ultimate goal?

There are times one can feel not deserving of success. This can occur during those times when you feel success came too easily. It can even occur when you do not even meet your first goal.

Sadly, when one fears success, the tendency is to not even try to become successful; I know that when you "try" to do something, the chances are you will fail.

Steps To Break The Fear Of Success

Can I ask you a loaded question? When you are afraid of something, don't you do your utmost to avoid it? What is preferable. The fear of failure. Or the fear of success.

I think that it is far better to be afraid of failing. The chances are you will do whatever it takes to avoid failure. Don't get me wrong.

When we fail because we stretch ourselves towards our goals, that kind of failure is a good failure. We can learn why we failed, take corrective action, and move forward.

We can also fail by doing nothing. Or by sabotaging our plan of action. This is what I call bad failure.

It's All About Habit

To become successful, and able to sustain that progression requires a total commitment to one's long-term goals.

I watched Roope Kiuttu's webinar on his plans for 2022, link below:

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/classes/building-your-busine

He taught many important lessons. But one stood out. If what you are doing today is not taking you towards your goals, then chances are you have to change your habits.

Oftentimes, this demands that you have to give up spending time doing things that you like. You begin this process by rearranging your priorities.

Once you create a daily plan of action that you designed to move you forward towards your goals, it must be followed.

Repetition of the steps of your plan every day will develop the good habits necessary to make your plan work.

Until the actions of your plan become second nature, it will take much longer to achieve your goals, if at all.

Think And Grow Rich

In the spring of 2020, I wrote a series of 14 blog posts here as a book study of the iconic work, Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill. Here is the link to the introductory post, which includes links to the subsequent posts. This post has 238 comments that indicate the interest it generated.

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/edwinbernard/blog/think-and-...

The book contained a secret to success that was never spelled out. We had to discover what the secret was ourselves. Without giving up the secret, I can reveal it has a lot to do with habits.

This book was published in 1937 and its message for entrepreneurs holds true today. If you haven't read it, I strongly urge you to do so.

Vanquishing The Fear Of Success

We all have the power to vanquish the fear of success. Success is a state to be embraced and pursued. As we move towards our goals, it is OK to do new things to find out what works and what doesn't. Failure will be part of that process.

Along the way, you will discover the occasions for success will become more commonplace. Once that occurs, following the plan you created will become routine and a truly enjoyable experience.

Closing Thoughts

Here's the takeaway.

When you enjoy doing something, you want to do more of it. You will know when that tipping point occurs. When it does, you will be well on your way to achieving your goals.

Please tell me what you think about the points I made. And share any lessons connected with fear that you feel will benefit us all.

I wish you much success in your affiliate marketing journey. If you have it, go and vanquish the fear of success!

Cheers.

Edwin