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Have you ever heard of people that are so scared of failure that they just quit on things (career) they actually have a passion and are good at to pursue something they never really had a interest in? Do they do this so if they fail in something they don't really like it won't be as dissappointing if they were to fail in something they really have a passion for?

2007-01-22 05:46:44 · 7 answers · asked by Need Answers 4 in Social Science Psychology

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The fear of failure is common in type A personalities, the absence of trying, to quit before being fired, but most of all the fear of success would be a more accurate name. The truth is that those whom are affected fail at all aspects in their life, from personal intimate relationships, attempt to destroy support networks such as family and friendships and so on. The truth is that despite how much they profess they want to succeed it is just the opposite because it is the fear of never succeeding again and failing to meet others expectations thus if you have zero expectations for yourself then it is easier to quit then meet external expectations. I hope that answers your question.

2007-01-22 06:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by psychologist is in 3 · 0 0

perchance you should call failure some thing else. attempt calling it attempt #a million, attempt #2 and so on. everybody who has ever succeeded, has "tried" many cases. And with each and every attempt, got here progression... yet another step in direction of a purpose. An ice skater isn't born an truly good skater. First, he/she needs to approaches to waft on the ice without falling. Then comes "tries" at manipulating the ice skates and coordination in hopes of reaching particular objectives etc. With each and every attempt, he/she will learn what no longer do do, what to do, what would not artwork, what does... all of us were taught from a cushty age that failure isn't strong. Little did all of us recognize that failure is a stepping stone on the direction to any purpose. With each and every attempt, tell your self that you'll learn some thing. That way, you'll not in any respect fail!

2016-12-02 21:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A very good question,and yes people sometimes are fearful of failure.However, how will they know that they will even fail at their pursuits if they are not willing to take that chance?

In life their are many risks but, if people are afraid to fail they will be reluctant to take the risk.This is the irony.

For me I see it as a challenge a chance to learn something and experience something different.Never should anyone be afraid to fail or to be disappointed at their efforts.

Follow your dreams (passions) wherever they lead.If you do happen to fail, learn from that which you have failed at, and you have then turned it into a success. :p

2007-01-22 06:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by John 5 · 0 0

This is a very real trait. I have seen it on several occasions the last of which was a fellow co-worker that was so scared of making a mistake (a type of failure) that she over studied the process and fell behind doing the work causing numerous problems for everyone. She was so scared of making a mistake she did nothing which was a mistake.

2007-01-22 05:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by NewAger 1 · 0 1

That's how I am, so yes, I've heard of people like that. It's really hard to always be afraid that you'll fail because you never want to try anything new, ever. But when you do, if you aren't the best, you have failed. So it's certainly hard.

2007-01-22 06:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by snowbaby 5 · 0 1

As to careers, sometimes it is just a "take what you can get" situation.
I have held jobs that I didn't like and was over-qualified ( I hate that phrase, it has cost me numerous jobs ) for , simply because it was what became available at the time I needed a job.

2007-01-22 05:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by jetero41 3 · 0 1

I would give you an answer to your question, but fear it may be the wrong one.

Have you looked up phobias in the search-engine for a possibly best answer?

It's easy.

2007-01-22 05:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by Garret Tripp 3 · 0 1

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