Fear of Success

"Huh? What are you talking about, fear of success? Who's afraid of success?"

Everyone's heard of fear of failure. That is a major reason why so many people don't start things, whether it be a change in eating habits, a new job, a new friendship, whatever it may be. But fear of success? Doesn't that sound silly?

It isn't. When you succeed, things are going to change. You may be so comfortable with your life right now that you don't want change of any sort. You may enjoy those few (or many) extra pounds. If you lose them, you might have to invest in a new wardrobe. You might start getting attention. Oooooh. Scary. People might start noticing you for your exterior rather than your sparkling personality.

So? Will that change who you are inside? The answer depends on you. If you are made of good stuff, if you've stayed on track by reading the right kind of materials, if you are staying positive and not letting the change in the way people view you affect who you are, that can be a very good thing. If you need to grow and change on the inside as well as change on the outside, and if you let it change you for the better and not for the worse, it can be wonderful.

Are you afraid of succeeding? I know I have been, but not any longer. I'm staying focused on my life's priorities: knowing and loving God, caring for family and friends, accomplishing my goals, staying true to myself while continuing to grow as a person.

I have lost the weight I set out to lose, and more. I'm becoming stronger and healthier than I was before I started my journey. There's still room for improvement, though, and I'm not afraid of this success.

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