Why do people have a fear of success?

Nan ~

We all know what they say about "opinions"!!! ;-)

But I'm not so calloused I don't empathize with those who are not comfortable stepping out into the limelight.

Public speaking is a big fear of many... And it is putting yourself out for criticism in a big way. Same as for posting on the boards... I've made many posts over the years and still use my own name and original, valid, paid for, e-mail addy. No aliases... No Hotmail accounts.

And I've taken flack on the boards and have received notes of support at the same time. Many lurk because they are afraid someone will berate them, their post, or their opinions with a vengenace!

Some people are shy... My oldest daughter being one of them. But that's all she is... Shy. No fears... She plays high level volleyball and has colleges looking at her now. She's the captain and leader of her team. But she is as shy as they come.

My youngest daughter is a wild woman!!! Nothing she won't do or try!

Two extremes right in my own family. I agree with your post.

What I disagree with overall is the fact people want to give this a name... Fear of Success or Failure. Does my daughter have fear of either because she just isn't comfortable speaking in front of a group??? Or commanding a company???

She's comfortable leading her VB team!

Everyone has their own built in limitations and handicaps... Although now we refer to handicaps as "Challenged".

The guy cannot walk because he had polio... He's NOT "Challenged"!!!

Stephen Hawkens resides in a wheelchair unable to move or even speak without computer aid. Here is a man who is crippled from a disease, making a success out of his life.

It always seems to me when Liberals give something a name... It then becomes a "Cause". Next thing you know we are going to have "Fear of Failure Awareness Week". Complete with ribbons, and Jane Fonda all-night marathons, raising money for this cause.

Just admit it's uncomfortable and we don't like doing something... That's what I say! "I ain't doing this!!! I don't like it!!! Don't want to!!! Don't have to!!!" Pure and simple.

Too many attorneys in this world and I belive too many therapists. I wonder if Fear Of Failure/Success will soon be a recognizable disability in the sales industry. Just like "burnout" for air traffic controllers. ;-)

Well this is my last post on the topic Nan! LOL

As usual... I'm all alone in my corner!!! :-)

Here's to you Nan!

~ Mike