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How Fear of Failure Holds You Back

How Fear of Failure Holds You Back

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How Fear of Failure Holds You Back

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

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Steve Farber on The Radical Leap Re-Energized – Part 3

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Radical Leap Re-Energized book | BIGG Success interviewWe wrapped up our conversation with Extreme Leadership expert Steve Farber on The BIGG Success Show today. We’re talking about Steve’s fantastic new book The Radical Leap Re-Energized.

In Part 1, we discussed what extreme leadership is. Last time, Steve shared how to overcome fear to create change.

Click the player to hear Steve talk with George & Mary-Lynn on The BIGG Success Show Podcast.

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • how extreme leaders get their team past resistance to change
  • why Steve disagrees with the conventional wisdom that people don’t like change
  • what people really don’t like
  • what to do if your organization is bureaucratic making change even more difficult
  • how to lead in any environment.
  • how to gain trust in order to create change

Steve had an education initiative. With the help of his publisher, he is matching every purchase of The Radical Leap Re-Energized. Get your copy today and Steve will donate one to an educator through his education initiative.

Thanks to Steve for sharing his time and wisdom with us. And thank you for checking in!

Until next time, here’s to your BIGG success!

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