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Why the Fear of Not Trying Might Be Your Superpower

March 10, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

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.

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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?”

5 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Success

February 24, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

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.

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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…

How Fear of Failure Holds You Back

February 10, 2026/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

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.

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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:

Why fear of failure shows up
How it operates inside your mind and behavior
Action steps to move through it

Conquer This Paralyzing Pair of Fears

June 22, 2021/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Many people are too afraid to succeed because they are paralyzed by a pair of fears.

Click the player to listen to this episode of The BIGG Success Show Podcast. Below is a summary of our discussion.

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Many people are driven by the fear of failure – that’s #1.

The Heart of a Champion

January 28, 2020/in Personal Development/by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Kobe Bryant had the heart of a champion. We share seven ways this helped him become one of the greatest basketball players ever.

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This show is a tribute to Kobe Bryant. It’s our way of saying “Thanks” for inspiring us all to be our best self. A summary of our conversation on this BIGG Success Show podcast follows.

Zero. That’s how many points 12-year old Kobe Bryant scored at summer basketball camp.

Nothing. Not a free throw. Not a layup. Not a lucky shot that went in.

With his confidence shaken, he says he almost quit the game of basketball. At 12 – before he even became a teenager. Thankfully for all of us basketball fans, he didn’t.

And just six years later, he was the 13th pick in the NBA draft. Straight out of high school, a first-round draft pick. Truly, a rare feat.

He ended his career with 5 NBA championships, 2 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player awards, 2 scoring titles, and 2 Olympic Gold Medals.

He became one of the greatest players to ever play the game. How did he transform himself from zero, literally, to hero? He had the heart of a champion. We’ll share seven ways this helped him become one of the greatest basketball players ever.

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