Fear of Success

Looking for threats instead of safety

Hannah Acquaah
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself
4 min readAug 25, 2022

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Photo by Kazi Mizan on Unsplash

I have exhibited self-sabotaging behavior before. Doubts about my abilities and the ability to lead even when those around me see my potential made this very clear. I worried about the consequences of success. Can the success last and if not will I disappoint those around me? Will people avoid me or think I am cocky or full of myself if I share my achievements? Will…

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Hannah Acquaah
Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

Believer | Writer | B. Eng. Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering