Fear of Failure
Fear of Failure: Perfectionists tend to fear failure intensely. They may view mistakes as a reflection of their own inadequacy and may be highly self-critical when they perceive they have not met their standards.
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Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a high need for achievement, a desire for flawlessness, and setting excessively high performance standards for oneself. Here are key aspects of the psychology of perfectionists
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What Is Fear of Failure?
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Humans tend to blame mistakes on external events, circumstances and people. Admitting failure goes against our ego, as we think it exposes our incompetence, leading to potential loss of respect and self-esteem.
This makes us fear failure and highlights our tendency
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