Why do new businesses fail so often? Some businesses fall apart before the business has started. Other new entrepreneurs find themselves out of business after only a year or two in business. What happened?

A lot of reasons may be behind this, but one of the problems might be the person themselves. There is a little known psychological term called the fear of success.

It may be surprising to learn that people sometimes fear success, and some people will actually sabotage their business without realizing it. How can you tell if you have a fear of success? Do thoughts of failure go through your mind more often than dreams of success? Does the thought of people seeing you as a success make you nervous? Do you avoid talking about your others even when the opportunity arises? This may be sign that you have a fear of success. Help yourself by studying the subject. There are many reports that may help you find the cause and find a solution.

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