E200. Are You Afraid of Success? 5 Questions to Know

<p>In this episode, the topic is about the fear of success. Although many people laugh at the idea of having a fear of money, fame, network, or success, it is a very real thing. When people are in pursuit of success, it is fine when it still feels far away. However, something happens when they start getting close, and something starts shifting in them. Fear usually accompanies the success, and it can be downright terror. The fear of success is just one of the nine flavors of self-sabotage, and it can be recognized through questions that are gateways to self-sabotage. If people continue to ask themselves these questions, they will not just procrastinate, but they will also undermine all their efforts.</p> <p>Some of the questions that people ask themselves when they are afraid of success include: "How will my life change?", "Will people see me differently?", "What if the expectations are now set too high?", "What if I'm not as good as I think?", and "What if, at first, I succeed, only to then fail publicly?"</p> <p>If people recognize themselves in any of these questions, they might have a fear of success. Although people may be scared of failure, they should not let the fear of success hold them back. They should step up and step out of their comfort zone. People should not make excuses for not pursuing their dreams but should rather face their fear and conquer it.</p>