Fear of Failure . . .

Unless you allow yourself to fail, you may never attain the success you truly deserve. The fear of failure may prevent many of us from seeking greatness.

There is an old English proverb that tells us, "He who never makes mistakes, never makes anything." Unless we learn to embrace failure (whether it’s led by an unavoidable mishap, a moral lapse, or a risk miscalculated), we never get a chance to learn and grow.

How many of us have stayed at job too long for fearing of finding a new job? After the fact, we wonder why we stayed so long.

Even if those around you tolerant failure, most of us take screw ups to heart instead of to mind. We hesitate to get back on the proverbial horse. We miss opportunities. Our self-esteem takes a nose dive. Paradoxically, the best way to build self-esteem is to take action after falling down, to build a reserve of personal efficacy.

So, go ahead take a risk. Screw up. Learn from your mistakes. Become wiser, stronger and grow. Just think how great the next time will be!