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Success phobia: Why landing my dream job triggered a crippling fear of the next level

You got the promotion, but now you're pulling back. Understand how the unconscious fear of new pressure, success phobia, drives post-hire self-sabotage and how to cope.

Success phobia is the silent saboteur that turns a dream job into a nightmare. While landing a sought-after position should be the pinnacle of achievement, for some, that triumph quickly curdles into a crippling anxiety. This intense, often unconscious fear of the new, daunting expectations and responsibilities triggers a paradoxical …

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