Brainteaser #34: On Success & Failure

Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity. 

And this one in particular can raise awareness about things that get in the way of making goals.   Here it is: 

There are many obstacles that get in the way of us making our goals  – of achieving our definition of success. 

 Two of the BIG ones are opposite fears. 

 What are they?

Hints:  atychiphobia and kakorrhaphiophobia

 copyright 2010 – Business Class Inc

Ready for the answer?

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  • 10 Reasons Not to Fear Failure
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  • Embracing the Fear of Failure by Carlin Flora, from Psychology Today
  •  The Fear of Success  by Hara Estroff Marano, from Psychology Today
  • Movie of the Week:  On Fear of Failure and Fear of Success
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