29: Why The Fear Of Failure Holds You Back

In this episode, I’ll talk about a fear that holds so many of us back - the fear of failure. Have you ever held yourself back from trying something new or going after your dream because you were scared of failing? Listen in to learn one action item that you can do today to start training your brain for confidence.

It’s scary to fail because failure brings up so many negative feelings and thoughts. We are usually scared to take that leap because we don’t want to mess up! However, did you know you don’t fear failure? What you actually fear is being judged for failing.

Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang tells the story of how he goes after his dream of being an entrepreneur, then fails! Then he sets out on a quest for 100 days of rejection, trying to purposefully fail and get rejected 100 times, in order to learn why we are so scared of failure and how to overcome this fear. 

Find out the science behind the fear of failure and rejection, why your brain works best when on a team, and why your brain is designed to make other people like you.

Show Highlights

[01:22] Have you held yourself back from trying something new because you were scared of failing?

[02:24] What you actually fear is being judged for failing.

[04:38] The science behind the fear of failure and rejection.

[08:40] What happens when we want everyone to like us.

[11:44] The result on your self-confidence when trying to get everyone to like you.

[12:39] People are watching you and waiting to judge you - this is your perception.

[14:07] Jia Jiang’s quest for 100 days of rejection.

[16:35] Often the result of your actions isn’t as bad as what your brain thinks will happen.

[17:42] Confidence is a skill that your brain learns.

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Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang