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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Do We Fear Success More Than Failure?

from The Stoic Compass

In this episode, Epictetus, Carl Jung, and Laozi examine why we fear becoming our full potential more than we fear wasting it—and what that fear is actually protecting. You'll learn that the obstacle isn't your circumstances or even your psychology, but the identity you've built around your limitations, and what it will cost you to leave that story behind. By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of what's actually keeping you still, and what has to shift before action becomes possible.📖 Pay Attention by C. Trebue — available on Amazon: eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR8WLMPC Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVV46SWF 📬 Subscribe to The Daily Practice newsletter: https://thedailypractice33.substack.com

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