Are You Afraid of Success?

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Nov 8, 2023

Explore the fear of success and its potential consequences, signs of struggling with it, and how it differs from the fear of failure. Learn about the signs and underlying reasons for fear of success, such as comparison with successful people, goal setting struggles, procrastination, and perfectionism. Discover strategies for addressing and overcoming the common fears and worries people have about achieving success, including exploring past experiences and limiting beliefs, and setting clear and realistic goals.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Signs and underlying reasons for fear of success

04:21 • 2min

Overcoming Resistance to Change and Fear of Success

06:45 • 2min

Overcoming the Fear of Success

09:03 • 7min

Overcoming the Fear of Success and Embracing Achievements

15:53 • 3min

You may be familiar with the fear of failure, but have you ever considered that you could be afraid of success? You might struggle with the fear of success, or "achievemephobia”, if you worry about the potential consequences that come with success: more exposure, more responsibility, more expectations, more pressure, the fear of maintaining it, and the worry that you still won’t be happy even if you do achieve that success. This fear of success can result in self-sabotage, leading to you unconsciously preventing yourself from reaching your full potential. In this episode, we’ll explore the signs you could be struggling with a fear of success, along with what you can do about it.

In this episode, you will learn:

8 signs you are struggling with the fear of success
The root causes of your fear of success
6 actionable tips to stop the fear of success from holding you back

Sources:

https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2016/01/is-it-fear-of-failure-or-fear-of-success

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fear-of-success-5179184

https://www.fearof.net/fear-of-success-phobia-achievemephobia/

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