Why would anyone fear success?
Most of us think fear of failure blocks us from success. In actual fact, underneath layers of bad habits is a fundamental fear of success.
Let’s say you got a big job promotion. You are making a lot more money and also have lots of autonomy and freedom.
Sounds great, doesn’t it?
Action – But how might your life change? Let’s find out.
- Would all your relationships remain the same?
- Might you feel out of your depth with some of the new job responsibilities?
- Could some of your old friends resent your new wealth?
- Would relatives begin making unwanted demands of you?
- Or does the whole thing sound like too much hard work?
Okay, now, how could some of your answers be blocking you? And are you prepared to remove some of those psychological or emotional obstacles?
You see, to avoid feeling TOO successful, we will often stop ourselves from even creating marginal success.