2474: Fear of Success: What Will Happen if You Succeed by Steve Pavlina on Personal Development & Goal Achievement

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Episode 2474:
Steve Pavlina explores the often overlooked fear of success, delving into how the anticipation of the consequences of achieving our goals can subconsciously hinder our progress. By encouraging readers to confront and understand the potential negative side effects of success, Pavlina provides a unique perspective on overcoming the barriers to achieving personal and professional aspirations.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2004/12/fear-of-success-what-will-happen-if-you-succeed/
Quotes to ponder:
"Fear of success can be far more insidious because it’s almost always unconscious."
"Success requires change, and change has both positive and negative consequences."
"Asking, 'What will happen if I succeed?' can solve this problem because it focuses your conscious attention on those fears."
Episode references:
Growth Mindset Research by Carol S. Dweck: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/dweck-growth-mindsets
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