The fear of failing is among the biggest fears people have. One of the major differences between successful and unsuccessful men and women is that successful men and women conquer their fear of failure. They know that they need to make a few mistakes in order to move toward their objective. They know that failure is not the end result and that it’s a part of the process for success. Unsuccessful people look at mistakes as being permanent as well as taking it personally by having feelings of incompetence and inadequacy. The fear of failure consists of two elements. The first is the fear of letting ourselves down. The second is the fear of vulnerability by looking like a failure to everyone else. We sometimes worry too much about what others think, and forget the most crucial thing which is the reason we’re even doing whatever it is we set out to do. Most of our fears are about things that haven’t happened yet, or never will happen, which is called worry and worry is nothing but wasted energy. It’s wasted energy because if we have control to influence whatever it is we’re worried about then we need to focus that energy on the solution and if we don’t have control, then no amount of worry will change anything. Either way, it makes no sense to worry.
Should You be Afraid to Fail
Worrying is counter-productive at any level and so is the lack of action. When you worry, you become “paralyzed” by all the “what if“ thoughts, which stops the chance for any progress. Worrying creates problems that don’t exist, causing a fear of failure for something that hasn’t happened. It’s that fear of failing that keeps you from trying again or trying at all.
You need to learn to harness your fears to your benefit. Knowing that the fear of failure is holding you back is a step in the right direction, but it’s not enough, because knowing is not doing. Action is that the best solution to bring an idea or plan to life and doing will give you what you need to dispel fear as well as give you confidence.
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ― Roy T. Bennett
Another Important thing to remember about failing is that failing means you are developing…it means you’re trying! Each time you try something brand new or you face a challenge, you run the potential risk of failing. Failing is okay as long as you learn from the experience and make adjustments. Failing is a part of success. It’s part of the learning process as you strive toward your goals.
You need to see failure as a learning experience and an opportunity to get feedback so that you can adapt to a new plan of attack. Looking at failure in a more positive light will allow you to overcome your fears and take the necessary action toward your goals. Don’t let the fear of failure paralyze you from taking action, see it as a positive experience and achieve the success you deserve!
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