The Sneaky Fear of Success--and the invisible stories holding us back

2022-10-02

In this solo episode we dive into an insidious fear, one that most of us don't think we have, yet it rears it's head when we least expect it. The Fear of Success. While we can all relate to the fear of failure, public embarrassment, etc. We don't realize that our dreams and goals may be extinguished by the fear of success. We delve into the phenomena of "Tall Poppie Syndrome" and the "Crabs in a Bucket" mentality. Also referenced (and highly recommended) is the book "Change Your Story, C...

In this solo episode we dive into an insidious fear, one that most of us don't think we have, yet it rears it's head when we least expect it. The Fear of Success.

While we can all relate to the fear of failure, public embarrassment, etc. We don't realize that our dreams and goals may be extinguished by the fear of success.

We delve into the phenomena of "Tall Poppie Syndrome" and the "Crabs in a Bucket" mentality.

Also referenced (and highly recommended) is the book "Change Your Story, Change Your Life" by Kendra Hall. This book relates to all obstacles that may keep us from achieving our goals, not just the fear of success.

The book "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway" by Susan Jeffers, PhD is also referenced. This book will be revisited frequently in the episodes relating to fears of all kinds.

If you have a take-away, or Ah-Ha moment, from this episode, please share it on your social medial and tag me. I can be found on Instagram @ cari.normand or on Facebook @ Cari Yocom Normand. Or email me at beaconsofbravery@gmail.com.

I will respond to every comment and would love to have you as a guest if your story can be of service to the BOB audience.

Thanks for listening!

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