In episode #1197, George & Mary-Lynn share a simple idea: the fear of not trying can push you toward your goals. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
Fear. It’s that heavy feeling that makes us want to pull back and stay where it’s safe. You know the kind we’re talking about – fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of looking foolish, and the fear of success (which we talked about last time in Episode 1196.)
Let’s flip the script. Fear isn’t always the enemy. It’s because there’s another kind of fear. A stronger kind. It’s the fear of getting to the end of your life and asking: “What if I had tried?”
https://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fear-of-Not-Trying-Your-Unexpected-Superpower.png430448George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Fosterhttps://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIGG-Success-Nurturing-Your-Inner-Entreprener.jpgGeorge Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster2026-03-10 08:49:402026-03-12 16:42:58Why the Fear of Not Trying Might Be Your Superpower
You say you want success… but what if success feels scary once it’s close? On episode #1196 of The BIGG Success Show, we explore the hidden fear that shows up right before breakthrough, the fear of success. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
https://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5-Steps-to-Overcome-the-Fear-of-Success.png430448George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Fosterhttps://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIGG-Success-Nurturing-Your-Inner-Entreprener.jpgGeorge Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster2026-02-24 08:07:342026-03-12 16:43:385 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Success
Let’s face it: If you’re breathing, you occasionally feel at least a hint of fear of failure. In episode #1195 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, George & Mary-Lynn explain why even the most successful people you know – or know of – occasionally feel afraid of failure. It shows up as procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, or outright avoidance. It’s a common feeling, and even a survival mechanism, as your brain is trying to protect you from pain.
Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
Fear of failure keeps more people stuck than almost any other internal struggle.
It’s not just a common feeling — it’s a mindset that stops capable, driven people from exploring their full potential. Whether you’re aspiring to start a business, change careers, or simply pursue your BIGG dreams, fear of failure can quietly sabotage your progress.
https://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/How-Fear-of-Failure-Holds-You-Back.png430448George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Fosterhttps://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIGG-Success-Nurturing-Your-Inner-Entreprener.jpgGeorge Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster2026-02-10 08:34:022026-02-10 08:35:10How Fear of Failure Holds You Back
Have you ever looked at the calendar and felt like another year, another chapter of your life just slipped away? Like you’re on the sidelines while life moves forward without you?
If so, you’re not alone. In episode #1194 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, George & Mary-Lynn explain why life can feel like it’s passing you by and share simple steps to get back in the driver’s seat. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
Many people — young and old — feel this way at different stages of life. The sensation that time is slipping through your fingers can be confusing, discouraging, and even painful. But it can be a signal you can use to pivot, refocus, and start living more intentionally.
In this podcast episode we’ll explore:
Why this feeling happens and the psychology behind it.
How certain life traps keep us stuck.
Practical steps you can take today to regain a sense of purpose and momentum.
https://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Does-It-Feel-Like-Life-Is-Passing-You-By.png430448George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Fosterhttps://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIGG-Success-Nurturing-Your-Inner-Entreprener.jpgGeorge Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster2026-01-27 09:07:042026-02-02 13:11:44Does It Feel Like Life Is Passing You By?
Feeling stuck, busy, or always saying “someday”? In Episode 1193 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, The Professor and Mary-Lynn ask a simple but powerful question: are you building a life you love, or are you just escaping the one you have? Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
It comes in many forms: scrolling on your phone, binge watching a TV show, fantasizing a future. Sometimes, it can be healthy to escape. Or it may be unhealthy. And sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart!
George is a fan of daydreaming. “When I get stressed, I like to cope by dreaming about the future. But I know I have to be careful, because psychology tells us that – if you get really good at visualizing – it becomes ineffective because your brain thinks you’ve already achieved your dream.”
Of course, daydreaming can be a negative as well. Especially if you spend an inordinate amount of time on “someday”. The world marches on, but you get stuck in place. Even if you feel you’re making progress!
So, we’re going to talk about building a life by escaping those things that are holding you back.
https://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Are-You-Building-A-Life-Or-Escaping-One.png430448George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Fosterhttps://biggsuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/BIGG-Success-Nurturing-Your-Inner-Entreprener.jpgGeorge Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster2026-01-13 07:10:452026-02-02 14:05:54Are You Building a Life or Just Escaping One?
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Why the Fear of Not Trying Might Be Your Superpower
/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn FosterIn episode #1197, George & Mary-Lynn share a simple idea: the fear of not trying can push you toward your goals. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
[Podcast Transcript]
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Fear. It’s that heavy feeling that makes us want to pull back and stay where it’s safe. You know the kind we’re talking about – fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of looking foolish, and the fear of success (which we talked about last time in Episode 1196.)
Let’s flip the script. Fear isn’t always the enemy. It’s because there’s another kind of fear. A stronger kind. It’s the fear of getting to the end of your life and asking: “What if I had tried?”
Read more
5 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Success
/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn FosterYou say you want success… but what if success feels scary once it’s close? On episode #1196 of The BIGG Success Show, we explore the hidden fear that shows up right before breakthrough, the fear of success. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
[Podcast Transcript]
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You’re on a roll. Making progress. Victory is in sight.
Then suddenly—the full weight of what’s about to happen hits you.
This can’t be.
You’re on the verge of BIGG success… and your hands start to sweat.
You tell yourself you’re not worthy.
You don’t deserve this.
So you stop playing to win and start playing not to lose.
You pull back. Subtly. Quietly. Almost unconsciously.
And before you know it, success eludes you again.
You tell yourself, “Fate just isn’t on my side.”
And life goes on. The same life.
But it doesn’t have to be that way…
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How Fear of Failure Holds You Back
/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn FosterLet’s face it: If you’re breathing, you occasionally feel at least a hint of fear of failure. In episode #1195 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, George & Mary-Lynn explain why even the most successful people you know – or know of – occasionally feel afraid of failure. It shows up as procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, or outright avoidance. It’s a common feeling, and even a survival mechanism, as your brain is trying to protect you from pain.
Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
[Podcast Transcript]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | More
Fear of failure keeps more people stuck than almost any other internal struggle.
It’s not just a common feeling — it’s a mindset that stops capable, driven people from exploring their full potential. Whether you’re aspiring to start a business, change careers, or simply pursue your BIGG dreams, fear of failure can quietly sabotage your progress.
In this episode we’ll explore:
Read more
Does It Feel Like Life Is Passing You By?
/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn FosterHave you ever looked at the calendar and felt like another year, another chapter of your life just slipped away? Like you’re on the sidelines while life moves forward without you?
If so, you’re not alone. In episode #1194 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, George & Mary-Lynn explain why life can feel like it’s passing you by and share simple steps to get back in the driver’s seat. Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
[podcast transcript]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | More
Many people — young and old — feel this way at different stages of life. The sensation that time is slipping through your fingers can be confusing, discouraging, and even painful. But it can be a signal you can use to pivot, refocus, and start living more intentionally.
In this podcast episode we’ll explore:
Read more
Are You Building a Life or Just Escaping One?
/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn FosterFeeling stuck, busy, or always saying “someday”? In Episode 1193 of The BIGG Success Show podcast, The Professor and Mary-Lynn ask a simple but powerful question: are you building a life you love, or are you just escaping the one you have? Click the player to listen now, or read the summary below.
[Podcast Transcript]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | More
Escape.
It comes in many forms: scrolling on your phone, binge watching a TV show, fantasizing a future. Sometimes, it can be healthy to escape. Or it may be unhealthy. And sometimes it’s hard to tell them apart!
George is a fan of daydreaming. “When I get stressed, I like to cope by dreaming about the future. But I know I have to be careful, because psychology tells us that – if you get really good at visualizing – it becomes ineffective because your brain thinks you’ve already achieved your dream.”
Of course, daydreaming can be a negative as well. Especially if you spend an inordinate amount of time on “someday”. The world marches on, but you get stuck in place. Even if you feel you’re making progress!
So, we’re going to talk about building a life by escaping those things that are holding you back.
Read more