Breaking Free from Fear: 10 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Failure

MindPlay: The Psychology of Everyday Power

De: Ezra Thorne

Narrado por: Sarah H. Sanders

Fear of failure is one of the greatest invisible barriers to personal growth, creativity, and achievement. It whispers that we’re not good enough, that trying will only lead to embarrassment, or that one setback means the end of the road. It convinces us to stay small, play safe, and avoid risks—even when the potential for growth, joy, and success lies just beyond that wall.

This book is your practical, conversational guide to dismantling that wall, brick by brick. Drawing on psychology, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, Breaking Free from Fear shows you how to change your relationship with failure and begin moving forward with courage.

We start by exploring why fear of failure is so universal. From ancient survival instincts hardwired into our brains to the pressure of modern workplaces and social media, the roots of atychiphobia run deep. Yet history shows us that failure is the soil in which success grows. Edison, Rowling, Jordan—all icons who stumbled, fell, and rose again, proving that setbacks are not the opposite of success but its foundation.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Reframe failure as feedback, not a final verdict.
• Set process goals you can control instead of chasing outcomes you can’t.
• Fail forward by using mistakes as stepping stones.
• Define failure clearly so it loses its vague, monstrous power.
• Adopt a growth mindset that transforms setbacks into opportunities.

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Empowering, Insightful, and Encouraging

The author does an excellent job explaining why fear of failure is so universal, from ancient survival instincts to modern pressure from social media. The real-life examples—including Edison and Rowling—made the lessons feel concrete and inspiring. I especially appreciated how the book teaches you to define failure clearly so it stops feeling like a giant, undefined monster. Highly recommended.

A Practical Roadmap to Courage

This book helped me understand that fear of failure is not a weakness but a universal human experience. The author’s step-by-step approach, blending psychology with real-life examples, makes the strategies easy to apply. Reframing failure as feedback has already changed how I approach challenges in my career and personal life.

A Gentle, Practical Guide for Anyone Afraid to Tak

Breaking Free from Fear explains the fear of failure in a way that feels both compassionate and empowering. I loved how the author uses psychology and relatable stories to show why we avoid risks—and how we can finally move forward. The steps are clear, doable, and genuinely motivating. This book helped me start pursuing goals I’ve been putting off for years.

Accessible and Inspiring

What I loved most about this book is its conversational tone. It doesn’t feel like a lecture but rather a supportive guide walking you through each step. The chapter on setting process goals was especially helpful, reminding me to focus on what I can control. It’s both accessible and inspiring.

Great Blend of Psychology and Actionable Advice

What I loved most is how the author explains the roots of fear—our biology, our upbringing, and today’s pressure-filled world. Understanding why I react the way I do made the steps easier to apply. The process-goal approach helped me stop obsessing over outcomes and focus on what I can actually control. Very insightful and easy to follow.