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Why is success frightening?
Although some people are willing to do anything to get to the top and realize their objectives, this is certainly not the case for everyone. Just like failure, success can disrupt life and disturb our tranquility.
1. Because you have to go down an unfamiliar route
Itās rare for prosperity to be achieved within our daily lives. Itās often the result of time-consuming work that has to be carried out off the beaten track. To accomplish things, you have to surprise and be surprised. Itās impossible to rest on your laurels, and this isnāt easy to do. Stepping out your comfort zone requires strength and energy, something we donāt always have.
How can I accept this promotion if it will take me away from my office, from my colleagues? Why should I embark upon this project if I risk losing time and money? Success sometimes requires big changes that might scare us.
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2. Because weāre ashamed
Accomplishing new feats inevitably involves being put center stage. Not everyone can stand being put in this position, especially when personal achievements are often frowned upon and act as a source of envy and suspicion. But thatās not all. Itās not uncommon for some women to carry out self-sabotage, fearing they might be more successful than their partner and outshine them. Many are also scared of succeeding and outperforming their family members, especially their parents. Psychologically, itās not easy for everyone to reach a position higher than that of their parents. In some families, itās not even readily accepted. So in order to not feel excluded, itās common to shy away from being a high achiever.
Lack of self-confidence is often linked to the fear of achieving amazing things. Am I capable of pulling this off? Am I up to the task? Am I going to manage? By repeating these questions to ourselves, we prevent ourselves from making progress along the path of glory.
3. Because failure is more painful
Once at the top, falling will be harder and more painful. This apprehension is sometimes the cause of fearing achievements. After pulling off a great feat, we are often scared that everything will stop and that we will fail once again, which will feel more even more brutal. These negative thoughts have a significant impact on us and drag us away from the path of greatness. You have to understand that life is full of ups and downs and so fearing failure means fearing success. They go hand in hand.
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Editor's Advice ā Look out for avoidance strategiesWe are still not conscious of our fear of achievement. It is sometimes hiding in small behaviors that we have, which are in fact avoidance strategies we put in place. Procrastination, perfectionism, only being able to see problems, avoiding unknown situations are all self-control behaviors that cover up our fear of succeeding. |
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