What if you succeed? Image via Unsplash Every time I wanted to do something, I'd ask myself, "What if I fail?" I know we've all asked ourselves the same question at some point in our lives. The fear of failure is the most crippling reason why most people can't start something for themselves. We admire successful people as if they knew they'd succeed from the beginning. You should know that they had the same doubts as you. But they did it anyway. They faced their fear of failure head-on and persevered. So, what makes us fear failure? Well, keep reading! So, Why Do We Fear Failure? The fear of failure can stem from a variety of sources. Here are the most common reasons why we fear failure: 1. Self-Doubt Self-doubt can be a crippling factor in one's pursuit of success. It often stems from a deep-seated belief that one is not capable or deserving of achieving their goals . This lack of self-confidence can manifest in constant questioning of one'