From Zig Ziglar in Steps To The Top:
Success or failure can become a habit for all of us. Many people don’t succeed because they have a fear of failure. There’s no question that many people never succeed because they’re so afraid of failure that they never make an effort to succeed. Fear of failure can be a serious problem. But let me give you some suggestions on how you might overcome your fear of failure so that you will be emotionally released to honestly try for success.
First of all, there are times when you have to simply force yourself to go ahead and try. Just suck it up, grit your teeth, and go ahead. It could be very rewarding to go ahead and make the speech through chattering teeth and shaking knees.
Second, don’t wait around until the situation is perfect before starting a project. Go ahead and start. Quit waiting for the perfect set of circumstances. If you wait … for any change in the facts outside yourself before you make a commitment to go ahead and do something with your life, then my friend, you will never do more than a fraction of what you’re capable of doing.
