What fear of success looks like
- Fear of success usually doesn’t mean a literal fear of success. People fear the results and consequences of making lots of money, for example, not the money itself.
- Fear of success is often learned at a young age.
- Fear of success is maintained (and made worse) by avoidance.
- Fear of success is painful. It brings a lot of anxiety.
- Most people who are afraid of success are embarrassed by their fear.
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