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I Will Not Be Denied
Overcoming the fear of success to be your best self.
There are some people who push themselves to succeed because they possess a fear of failure. Unfortunately, I’m not one of those individuals.
Exactly, I’m the opposite. I’ve always been haunted by the fear of success. There are some people who hold onto this irrational belief, which keeps them trapped inside their comfort zone and being unfulfilled.
I didn’t think this was possible, but I fear being successful in my creative endeavors. I am my harshest critic who’s always pushing himself to become the best writer possible. Sometimes I allow impostor syndrome to enter my thoughts whenever I’m sitting down to create some new literary work outside of journaling, including this article. In addition, sometimes I put too much pressure on my shoulders by comparing myself to other writers, authors, and poets who are pursuing and excelling their creative endeavors.
It’s alright for me to acknowledge my fear of success but it’s not alright to allow it from preventing me to live a prosperous life according to my terms. There are some things I want to accomplish while I’m still alive and breathing, and I have no plans to have regret for what my life could have been like twenty years from now if I’m fortunate to do so.