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Become an expert in uncertainty (w/ Sam Conniff )

Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly

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The Truth of Fear in Startups

In startups, fear often revolves around common concerns that serve as a protective mechanism. However, there comes a tipping point where a new level of fear emerges. Surprisingly, the fear of success can be more daunting than the fear of failure. While the fear of failure can feel familiar and almost comfortable, the fear of success is truly intimidating.

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And something really interesting happened in their stories. And I think it speaks to the truth of fear, especially in a startup mode. We're all universally scared of largely the same things and that protects us. And then all of a sudden we hit a tipping point where a new level of fear begins to emerge. And I think this is, you'll have felt their side certainly feelings and fear of success is almost more scary than fear of failure. Fear of failure can feel quite common and almost comfortable and almost I told you so. You know, all of my little inner critics will be so pleased that we can all go home and feel sorry for us. Success is really scary.

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