| Are you afraid of success? Many people are afraid of | | | | written down as it does when your imagination takes |
| achieving success, however at the same time, it is | | | | over. |
| something many dream of and strive for. | | | | Build a team of support |
| Many situations can seem 'scary' at first glance | | | | Surround yourself with family and friends who believe |
| including: asking for a promotion, applying to a new | | | | in you and support you. Positive thinking starts with |
| job or even starting a business. Fearing success | | | | the people around you. In order to have the courage |
| means fearing the unknown. Not knowing what an | | | | to ask for that promotion or bring a new project |
| achievement can bring or not bring into one's life. | | | | idea to your boss, you have to have confidence and |
| Striving for ultimate success can highlight many | | | | a positive attitude. |
| insecurities including failure and not being good enough | | | | Join Social Networks and gain mentors |
| at what it is we dream of doing. | | | | Networking can seem intimidating but is often an |
| Why is success so admired and at the same time | | | | integral part of achieving success. The good news is |
| feared? | | | | with today's technology, networking doesn't have to |
| The truth is, failure is often inevitable before reaching | | | | mean fake smiling and making small talk with |
| the peak of success. Many people who do succeed, | | | | strangers at networking events. Networking can also |
| have experienced criticism and rejection in their past. | | | | mean joining online groups like LinkedIn and Twitter. |
| Donald Trump, one of the richest real estate moguls | | | | These sites can open the door to meeting interesting |
| in the world, declared bankruptcy in 1991 only to go | | | | and successful people, allowing you to ask other |
| on to make another fortune shortly after. He is one | | | | people about their success and how they conquered |
| out of many millionaires and billionaires to turn a failure | | | | their fear to get there. They can also introduce you |
| into an asset. | | | | to mentors who can help you reach your goals and |
| The simple truth is that you will not lead a fulfilling life | | | | provide you with a variety of learning and |
| if you fear your own abilities. Fearing success, | | | | professional opportunities. |
| whether it is because you worry about what other | | | | Dive into your fear |
| people will think, if you will fail or if you feel you | | | | Sometimes in order to conquer our fear, we need to |
| cannot handle what your accomplishments will bring, | | | | take a leap and take our chances. It may take a bit |
| will only hold you back from ultimately feeling fulfilled. | | | | of preparation first but if we think about our fears |
| Following a few simple tips may help you confront | | | | too long, they only seem bigger than they are. Write |
| your fear and achieve the success you have only | | | | down how you will ask your boss for a promotion |
| dreamed of, until now. | | | | and go into his or her office and ask. The worse |
| Recognize your fear | | | | thing that can happen is your will be turned down. At |
| Pinpoint what your fear is and write it down on | | | | which point you can focus on your next future |
| paper. Seeing your fears and inhibitions on paper can | | | | accomplishment until you reach the pinnacle of |
| keep you from allowing your thoughts to fester | | | | success. |
| further. It may not even seem as scary when | | | | |