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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 14 MIN

The Trap of Success and Why it Fuels Fear.

from The Seamus Fox Podcast. · host Seamus Fox

Most CEOs think fear of failure is what holds them back. The truth is, it’s the fantasy of success that creates the fear in the first place. In this episode, Seamus breaks down why success fantasies lead to anxiety, how fear is simply the counterbalance to unrealistic expectations, and why the only way forward is to ground yourself in your values, your mission, and the present moment.

Most CEOs think fear of failure is what holds them back. The truth is, it’s the fantasy of success that creates the fear in the first place. In this episode, Seamus breaks down why success fantasies lead to anxiety, how fear is simply the counterbalance to unrealistic expectations, and why the only way forward is to ground yourself in your values, your mission, and the present moment.

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