Whether you are a product manager, an artist, or even a
business owner, “Fear of failure” can stimulate one’s doubts and also limit
one’s creativity in a workplace environment. Below, I will address 3
subcategories of “fear of failure” and provide my insight on how to overcome
these subcategories to create progression in a professional career.
The fear of being judged is very common in a workplace environment.
This particular emotion is based on earning the respect of others and has
little relevance to the progression of one’s career. Often, we find ourselves
wanting to belong to a group of like-minded individuals who all wish to
accomplish a common task. Of course, maintaining a working relationship is
essential in the professional world, but why limit yourself due to the fear of
the judgments of others? Remember, business is business. Those who work to
prevent you from accomplishing your goals are working for the wrong reasons and
deserve little attention. Do the right thing and focus on how to better your
career.
Many are unaware that their fear of learning plays a big
role in limiting their career opportunities. We trick ourselves into believing
that our education is best acquired through the experiences that we gain
through our work. In an age where modern technology gives everyone access to
valuable resources at the click of a button, learning on the go has never been
easier! Invest a couple minutes of your time to learn something new everyday.
You would be surprised on the amount of intellectual growth you could attain in
such a short time. Try staying ahead of the curve, as it will prepare you for
greater opportunities when you least expect it!
Whether it is incorporating new technology into a workplace
project or doing something out of the norm, taking risks can make or break one’s
career in an instant. However, if you never overcome this emotion, the fear of
taking risks would only prevent you from grasping greater opportunities that may
come across your path. Ask yourself, is accomplishing my dreams really THAT
important to me? If so, build self-confidence and act with boldness. Taking a
risk should only be viewed as an opportunity to grow rather than a threat to
your career. Why sell yourself short when you could accomplish much more with
the heart of a lion king? Once you have learned to overcome this emotion, you
will find that taking risks will provide you with the greatest rewards!
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