How To Conquer Fear: Fear of Success

Success is the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the

 like. 

It seems to be the pinnacle of ones career or livelihood. Only a person can determine what success is to and for them. All views are different. A persons outlook on life and/or upbringing can determine what their success is.

The fear of success, however, is something that a small population of our society appears to struggle with. This overwhelming urge to count your chickens before they hatch is never a good sign. In the long run when things don't add up as you hoped, you become terrified that you are not qualified or ready for the high point in life. 

This is where it begins.

When you have a vision for your life, you begin to make decisions that will effect that very thing into becoming a reality. But this type of fear hinders you once you begin to excel. It will try to make you talk yourself out of completing the vision because of what you think you can't accomplish while at the top. 

Here's an example of what it does.

You have a vision. You start working and believing towards that vision. Opportunities are opening for you and you are moving onward and upward. You are starting to see the manifestations of your hard work, and they are great! Everything is going your way. 

Then you begin to second guess yourself. You don't know exactly what the next level holds for you, so then you begin to think the worst (the "what ifs"). What if I don't have enough money, what if I can't get enough help, what if my clientele starts to drop....what if???  This could be the worst thing you do when God begins to elevate you (in whatever area). 

Here's how you conquer It!

Remembrance - Remember that God is your source and no matter what anyone tells you, He always gives provision for the vision. It is not up to you to decide how it's going to happen. God works in ways that are not always comprehended by man. But remember that He's got you!

Expectancy - You should always, no matter what, expect the best even when it looks the worst! You have a right to succeed in every area of your life. You were not created to fail. We sabotage ourselves by expecting the worst and therefore we get the worst. Remember, "For as a man thinks, so is he.." (Proverbs 23:7)

Keep Moving - Whatever you do, don't stop! If you stop, you run the risk of losing it all (your previous hard work, you encouragement, success, and worst of all your vision). You don't want to go through life wishing and wondering what you could have done. Keep moving and press through any of the negativity that is thrown at you. The reward is great in the end....trust me!

Perception - Change your perception on success. Look at it as being a life long friend that welcomes you every chance it gets. There is always a positive to a negative. Everything (yes, including the bad) works together for your good (Romans 8:28). So perceive greatness and the power within. You will be amazed at what you can change just by doing this.

Don't allow fear to shape your future. You are the master of your fate (Invictus). Why? Because God has already created you to win, persevere and conquer every situation in your life. Now, you have to make the decision (in your actions, thoughts and heart) whether you are the victim or the VICTOR!