The Fear of… Success 📈 | Day 170

So far, things are going pretty well at The Well Home... and it's scaring the crap out of me.

It's not the fear of failure that's keeping me up at night - it's the fear of success.
Yes, you read that right! ... fear of success.

Usually, most people dread failure. The fear of being judged if things go south, the terror of starting from scratch, or the anxiety around the unknown.

But I must be a different breed.

Over the years, I've realized that people are so engrossed in their own chaos, they hardly have time to keep tabs on my entrepreneurial rollercoaster ride. If I stumble, I dust myself off, learn from the fall, and carry on.

In fact, I wear my failures like badges of honor on my LinkedIn profile, showcasing them proudly in my Museum of Personal Unsuccesses*. I've had more than a handful of these 'unsuccesses' and each one is a testament to my resilience and determination.

With failure, I can revert back to my old routines and lifestyle. But success? Now that's a whole new level of scary. It's a game-changer, in the most literal sense. Everything changes – my daily routine, my personal and family commitments, my comfort zone...it all goes topsy-turvy.

Please don't get me wrong. I'm not grumbling here - far from it. This is exactly the crazy ride I signed up for! I'm just lifting the veil on an odd emotion that I'm wondering if any of you have ever encountered.

As The Well Home gains attention and new opportunities come knocking, I can see my vision slowly morphing into reality. A reality that has the potential to impact millions across the globe.

But with that comes a colossal responsibility, one that needs to be respected, nurtured, and accompanied by the willingness to embrace the changes that success brings.

I'm ready. Are you?

* I prefer the term 'unsuccesses', instead of referring to them as 'failures'. They are merely stepping stones on my journey toward success, providing not only learning experiences but also interesting stories to share with others.