# You’re Not Really Afraid of Failing - Ep. 276

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Podcast: [The Unstuck Career](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-career-6393238)
Published: 2026-07-17T19:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail This week, we break down one of the most misunderstood roadblocks in your career: the fear of failure. But here’s the twist—what if it’s not really failure you’re afraid of? I challenge the “fear of failure” myth and reveal the deeper anxiety that keeps so many of us from making bold career moves. (Hint: it’s about other people knowing you didn’t succeed.) You’ll hear why the real fear might be about being seen as incompetent or about inviting criticism—especially from yourse...

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