Fear of success
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Video: Charles A. Garfield and Peak Performance (1985) by Charles A. Garfield (Related to insights gathered from the Apollo 11 mission)
See also: Achievement and Achievement orientation and Peak performance
Video: Charles A. Garfield and Peak Performance (1985) by Charles A. Garfield (Related to insights gathered from the Apollo 11 mission)
See also: Achievement and Achievement orientation and Peak performance
Fear of success "is a psychological phenomenon where individuals experience anxiety and self-sabotaging behaviors when approaching or achieving their goals. It's not simply a lack of motivation, but rather a deep-seated fear of the consequences that success might bring. This fear can manifest in various ways, including procrastination, avoidance, and even self-sabotage."[1]
"To overcome the fear of success, focus on acknowledging the fear, understanding its origins, and reframing negative thoughts about achievement. Consider visualizing success, setting achievable goals, and practicing self-care." - How to overcome the fear of success
Book
- Fear of Success: The Hidden Force Behind Stalled Progress by Camille Sinclair. Independent. May 8, 2025
- Overcoming the Fear of Success by Martha Friedman. Putnam Pub Group. January 1, 1980
- Success Is An Inside Job: Overcome Fear of Success - Live Your Potential by Judith Chusid. Success Is an Inside Job, Inc. November 6, 2019
- The Hello, Fears Challenge: A 100-Day Journal for Self-Discovery by Michelle Poler. Sourcebooks. December 1, 2021.
External links
- Why You May Be Afraid of Success by Kendra Cherry, MSEd
- The Fear of Success Can Sabotage Your Life Goals by Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D.
- Fear of success: Why we’re sometimes afraid of being our best
- Explaining the Fear of Success, Healthline.com
Articles specifically dealing with overcoming the fear of success:
- 7 Signs You Have a Fear of Success and How to Overcome Them
- How to Overcome the Fear of Success
- Fear of Success: How to Defeat It to Reach Your Dreams by Jack Canfield
- 6 Types of Fear of Success (And How to Overcome Them), LifeHack.org
Videos:
- Overcoming the fear of success - video playlist, Video playlist