Causes of the Jonah Complex include:<ref>[https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2016/01/is-it-fear-of-failure-or-fear-of-success Is it Fear of Failure or Fear of Success?], PsychCentral</ref>
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- Unsure of one's abilities. See: [[Self-efficacy]]
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- Low [[self-esteem]] and feelings of unworthiness
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- Fear of the spotlight. Desire not to be the center of attention. Fear that others will be envious.
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- Avoidance of the increased responsibilities, work and stress
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- Fear that if one achieves a goal, one may still feel unfilled/unhappy