Fear Of Success & Failure

[Kylie A.]

I’m looking for advice or opinions from others who have struggled with this or have felt like this. I really want to be successful, but whenever I try to do anything related to my career—like investing or researching, especially in wholesaling—I get hit with a wave of anxiety. I explain this to people, but they often don’t understand. Many think it’s strange to be scared of success, or they make fun of me for it, and I don’t understand it myself.

I genuinely want to be rich and financially free; part of me believes I can do it, but deep down, my mind or whatever doesn’t. It could be my self-hatred, maybe. It has been hard for me. I’m 23 now, and I have a hard time with consistency. I’ve been slowly integrating tasks so it’s not so overwhelming. Is there anyone else out there who has dealt with this and is successful?

[Julia Lyrberg]

You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way—success and the pressure to achieve it can bring a lot of anxiety, especially when you’re just starting out. The fact that you’re aware of it and taking small steps is huge! A lot of people deal with the same fear of taking the leap. Try focusing on one small, manageable task at a time, like researching one specific part of wholesaling, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Consistency comes with time, and you’ll get there.