{"podcast":{"title":"The BIGG Success Show","slug":"the-bigg-success-show-1067683","podcast_index_feed_id":1067683,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bigg-success-show/","website_url":"https://biggsuccess.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b057a698-50c7-4cb2-9401-58c8d12c131d/The-BIGG-Success-Show-Podcast-Create-The-Life-you-Want.jpg","author":"BIGG Success","episode_count":1200,"summary":"You are the entrepreneur of your life. BIGG Success is about taking charge of your future by thinking like an entrepreneur—even if you never start a business. We call it personal entrepreneurship: a mindset that empowers you to take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals faster. We help you create the life you want. One that aligns with your vision, mission, and values. A life that’s fulfilling in all three key areas: personal, professional, and financial. Short-term wins. Long-term success. Holistic and intentional. Your co-hosts, George Krueger and Mary-Lynn Foster, combine business smarts with heart. George, “The Professor,” is a serial entrepreneur and teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Illinois. Mary-Lynn, a veteran radio host turned entrepreneur, brings warmth and wisdom to every episode. Join us for straight talk, smart strategies, and uplifting stories to help you focus, move forward, and create the life you truly want. That’s BIGG Success!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683"},"episode":{"title":"Afraid to Win? 5 Steps to Conquer the Fear of Success","slug":"afraid-to-win-5-steps-to-conquer-the-fear-of-success","published_at":"2026-02-24T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683/afraid-to-win-5-steps-to-conquer-the-fear-of-success","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683","url":"https://biggsuccess.com/captivate-podcast/afraid-to-win-5-steps-to-conquer-the-fear-of-success","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6637521f-8dc4-41bc-a02a-495c4e4529d2.mp3","summary":"You say you want success, but what happens when things start going well? In Episode #1196, George and Mary-Lynn explore the hidden fear that sabotages progress right before breakthrough: fear of success. Unlike fear of failure, this fear shows up when life is about to change in a BIGG way. Success brings visibility, responsibility, and identity shifts—and your brain interprets that uncertainty as danger. The result Procrastination, perfectionism, and subtle self-sabotage. In this episode, we share five practical steps to move through fear of success, build confidence, and create structure so growth feels safe. This episode encourages you to break free from the constraints of your comfort zone and embrace the discomfort that comes with growth. After all, if you weren't feeling this tension, you wouldn't be pushing the boundaries of your capabilities! Thanks for listening! Here’s to your BIGG Success, George & Mary-Lynn BIGG Takeaways: You might not be afraid of failure; you could actually be afraid of success, which is more common than you think. Fear of success often manifests as procrastination at critical moments, blocking your important progress. To overcome fear, first, name it and write down what you're truly afraid of happening if you succeed. Success changes your identity, and your brain loves familiar identities, even if they limit your growth. BIGG Chapters [01:30] Understanding the Fear of Success [04:12] The Fear of Success: Understanding the Mind's Resistance [06:20] Moving Through Fear of Success [10:32] Embracing the Fear of Success BIGG Links referenced in this episode Episode #1195: Is the Fear of Failure Holding You Back? Life Map Course Follow our podcast Join our newsletter","meta_description":"You say you want success, but what happens when things start going well? In Episode #1196, George and Mary-Lynn explore the hidden fear that sabotages pro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":673,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bigg-success-show-1067683/episodes/afraid-to-win-5-steps-to-conquer-the-fear-of-success/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683/afraid-to-win-5-steps-to-conquer-the-fear-of-success.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}