A Woman In Leadership

What Exactly Is Fear of Success?

Both fear of failure and fear of success create an apprehension that something bad is going to happen. They're related but different.

For me, it's important to literally define words as I often get a greater understanding of their meaning when I can clearly define them. Let's look at the word "fear."

The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines fear as "a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc. whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling of condition of being afraid."

Here are some synonyms: apprehension, consternation, dismay, terror, fright, panic, horror, trepidation, alarm, dread.

Fear, alarm, and dread mean you suspect you are about to experience a painful emotional experience. Alarm involves an event while fear and dread involve a condition you experience while anticipating an event.

Fear of failure then would be the anxiety you feel while anticipating not making your goal.

So then, what exactly is fear of success? Anxiety you feel while anticipating making your goal? That doesn't make sense. Of course I want to make my goal. Of course I want to be a success!

Fear of success is the fear that you will make your goal but that something awful will happen as a result.

You're not afraid of winning; you're afraid of what might happen when you do. In most cases, that involves some sort of change - to your lifestyle, friends, family, or circumstances. It could mean that others will expect more from you then or you'll expect more from yourself. It could mean that you forfeit your right to complain about the struggle or receive attention for your ongoing effort.

Whatever your personal fear of the change that might occur as result of your success, you need to identify it in order to overcome it.

Take a good hard look at who you'll need to be when you reach your goal and all the expectations that come with it. Take a look at what you'll lose as well. If you think that's ridiculous, I challenge you to look deeper.

How will success really change your friendships? Your marriage? Your relationship with your parents or children? Once you know you can handle that, you're ready for the top!

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Two Items

Guess what two items I can not do without? A notebook and a pen. I am not alone. Journaling is one of the top methods successful entrepreneurs use to build their businesses.

So many useless thoughts run through my mind throughout the day. I find it necessary to write down the thoughts or ideas that are beneficial for my self development or my business. At the end of the day, I organize my recorded thoughts or ideas by transferring the information to my personal blog. This is the place where my ideas come alive.

Do you want to know a simple and realistic method to create a plan and follow through with completing your plan?

 

Make it your goal this week to always carry a pen and notebook with you. Your brilliant ideas will be recorded at the most unlikely time and place. Just simply write them down. Journaling will bring out the genius in you. You will become a better writer and a more goal oriented person.

So, you are looking for another way?

So you are looking for another way to generate extra income from the comfort of your home?

Well, you have taken the first step to make a positive change in your life. It’s is a wise decision to consider other ways to generate income outside of the JOB. Choosing the right business is a major decision and it is very important to do your research before jumping into any business.

Well, I had enough of building someone else’s dream. I have a confession. I am a horrible employee. I don’t like the idea of someone telling me what to do and breathing over my shoulder. I really don’t like the idea of someone putting a limit on my self worth and intelligence.

Even if I worked 10 years at the same company, there would not be any room for advancement or growth. It would be impossible for me to retire in my golden years and that is a sad reality for most people.

Obviously, you don’t want to do that and neither do I. You can build a six figure income outside of the “traditional” office environment.  It is not as impossible as it may seem.

Be aware that there is no such thing as job security. It is a lie that is fed to the majority of the population. Take a look around and open your eyes. Don’t put your financial future at risk.

People are stuck in the 9-5 routine and remain in the same financial situation. So many people are confronted with not having enough time with their loved ones and battle the high cost of living. Or they remain in a boring and unsatisfying career.

Do you have the desire to separate yourself from that sadness and create your own financial legacy for you and your family?

Stay tuned for my upcoming FREE e-course “Beginning Your Entrepreneurial Journey” and I will help guide you in the right direction.