Thursday, Jun 16, 2011

Fear of Success

By Charles Ward, D.C.

Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 01:43

"How could someone fear something so great like success?" you may be asking yourself.  The fact is most people do, and it is this fear that keeps them from achieving it.  Fear comes from the lack of understanding, so it is clear to see that those that have not take the time to explore success will not understand it and thus fear it.  Having limiting beliefs about success also contributes to our fear of success. Let's look at some of the most common fears or limiting beliefs about success: "It's lonely at the top".  It certainly is not crowed at the top considering only about 2% feel they are successful.  However "lonely" is not the right word.  Olympians who stand on the winner's platform when receiving their medals certainly are not lonely.  There are times going it alone is much better that being held back by others.  The top is reserved for those with enough perseverance to make it there. "With success comes responsibility."  There is no debating this.  Success often brings great responsibility as it does great wealth,  Successful people use their wealth to hire people to take care of their responsibilities.  Chiropractors, lawyers, accountants, brokers, assistants, house keepers,--the list goes on.  Life at the top does not have to be difficult. "To be successful, you must cut corners, cheat or act immorally". This can't be further from the truth.  Unless you act with honesty and integrity, and have high moral standards you will never have lasting success.  Do not be misled by the press with their interpretations of tycoons like Donald Trump and Bill Gates.  The media knows that scandals sell.  People would rather hear rumors and fabricated facts than how people like Donald Trump and Bill Gates spend fortunes on charitable efforts. "I would rather devote myself to love and/or family than the pursuit of success". This is my favorite one.  Someone, sometime got it in their mind that one has to choose between love and success.  It seems like Hollywood is a big believer in this one as well.  Do you know the movie about the guy who is very successful in his work and then has to choose between love and work, then chooses loves and lives happily ever after?  There are hundreds of movies with this exact theme.  Success does not come at the expense of love and family.  Love and family are actually a huge part of success.  Problems arise when one neglects love or family in order to achieve something besides success, like riches or fame.  Success is about finding balance, not abandoning your goals. Fearing success will hold you back.  Identify your fears and limiting beliefs and just as we did above, realize that they are without merit.  Once you do, you will be yet another giant step closer to your success.

Dr. Charles Ward's Innate Legacy website

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