Fear Of Success

It is well documented that lots of people fail to accomplish their goals in life due to the phenomenon known as fear of failure but are you aware that a significant part that is often overlooked, is a state known as fear of success? 

Fear of failure will lead lots of people in to inertia the inability to make decision or take action in case they receive rejection or negative outcomes. This mental state is fairky simple to identify & there's lots of tools in the personal development industry to help combat this plague & reprogram
the mind for success. However, the fear of success is much more subtle, harder to spot & also harder to eradicate. 

Perhaps you have this tendency in your life. Here are some indications of a fear of success mentality. 

Studying & trying to implement self-improvement techniques and/or personal development tools but your life does not improve or may even worsen. 

You accept less than you feel you deserve or can achieving. 

You start new projects filled with enthusiasm & optimism but wane in your efforts or cease short before you have completed them. 

Are you able to identify your own patterns in the any of the above statements? 

You expect things to go wrong no matter how well the situation appears to be at the moment. 

The fear of success can also make you behave in ways that hold you back. Look at the list below. These are ethe signs of the fear of success.

Procrastination putting off what needs to be done or not doing what you know will bring you closer to your desired result. Everyone suffers from this inner demon at some point in their lives (although a quantity of us suffer from it over others!). 

Procrastination is a success killer ! How can ou expect to reach your destinationm in the event you do not take steps towards it? Strive to do tiny things each day that will bring you tiny steps closer to your aim. This is why having a personal development plan is an essential ingredient in the fight against procrastination. Take action! Any action! Refine your steps as you go along but do not sit & do nothing. Taking action is of the key aspects in personal development. 

Don't get caught up in your plan believing that it is more important than the materialised aim! For plenty of years I got caught in this trap. I began to think & act as though my plan was more important than my effect & thus missed plenty of opportunities to fine-tune my path & reach my goals more quickly! Let go of your ego & permit the Universe to show you a faster route to your aim. Stay flexible.

Can't see the forest for the trees!  this is  the opposite of procrastination but has the same effect on your personal development. The aforementioned saying is widely known but have you ever given it actual consideration?

Again ACTION is the key to the door to success. Taking small steps forward are better than taking none or waiting to see if your foot is landing on the right spot! Even if your actions take you away from your aim you have at least gained insight and knowledge about what does not work! 

Thinking that the time is not right  have you ever waited until the timing was ideal before beginning a venture? Have you ever waited until you had more knowledge on a better plan? 

Seeing only issues how do you use your focus? Do you constantly see only and alll the issues involved? In case you are this way inclined it is pointless trying to modify overnight! However, you can use this mindset to your advantage while you strive in your personal development to acquire an opportunistic frame of mind in lieu. 

Being a perfectionist  this is similar to the point above and has the same effect, namely, that you seldom move forward. No matter how nice a job is when its completed it can always be improved! I have heard plenty of great musicians tell how they detest listening to their own songs because they can discover a million things that need improved. Yet, they still enjoy them. I think a classic example of this is Bridge Over Troubled Water by Paul Simon. This song is hauntingly stunning yet Mr. Simon does not think its nice ! 

How are you able to make use of seeing only issues to my advantage?you say. Easily, is my reply! Look at the issues and prepare a plan to deal with them. Everytime you overcome congratulate yourself. Use them as a gauge for your achievements. In case you keep seeing more issues remind yourself of how well you handled the others. Look at how far you have come! In case you see an issue ask yourself, how best am I able to overcome this challenge? or how quickly am I able to rectify this situation?. The quality of your questions are important as I have outlined in a earlier news story. Use the issues as fact finders. Is there a actual issue now? If so then deal with it. Is it a feasible issue? If so then generate a contingency plan in case it does occur but don't get caught up in it be prepared. 

Enjoy the journey, follow the above guidelines and you will accomplish success. Finally your fear of success will dissipate and you will have moved a long way forward in your personal development.