It is safe to say most of us have some fear of failure. It makes sense. No one wants to be defeated, let down, or embarrassed. Interestingly enough, fear of success is the other side of the same coin. We are not as open to sharing our fear of success partly because on the surface it does not make sense. It is, however, a common fear. Being successful comes with its own set of emotional issues. There are obvious ones, like the pressure to continue on your upwardly mobile path and maintain it once you arrive, but there are also more subtle issues. Feeling guilty or threatened by becoming more successful than your parents, your friends, or your spouse is rarely discussed but is a common occurrence. These fears can inspire feelings of isolation and fear of abandonment. The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but on significance -- and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.~ Oprah Winfrey Well ...