Character traits that lead to failure – and how to tackle them

Sometimes, we are unable to take action and do what we should. When that happens, first identify what blocking you – you need to become aware of your limitations.

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1. Apathy

It usually hits us when we're tired. When we don’t see any progress, it's easy to stop and just give up.

Counter apathy with purpose, which is the reason why you're alive. Purpose tells you what you're working toward and what you can measure your progress against.

2. Fear

We all struggle with fear. Sure, even the most successful entrepreneurs feel anxiety or worry, but they don’t get paralyzed by fear. Try to determine what you're afraid of. Once you have recognized your fear, you can deal with it.  

Counter fear with courage, which you build by facing your fears. Courage is what gives us strength. To spot problems here, a mentor can help a lot. You maybe need to hear the truth about what others see.

3. Procrastination

When you constantly postpone the tasks you need to do, it might leave you demoralized – with nothing done. Then your old enemies, apathy and fear, come into play again.

Counter procrastination with action, which is about focusing on achieving an objective. Break large projects down into small, manageable steps. That is how you get started, according to an article on the addicted2success.com website.

4. Feeling overwhelmed

When you commit to more than you're able to do, you start failing to give the appropriate amount of time to what you have to do. When you feel overwhelmed, you may end up shutting down mentally and accomplishing nothing.

Focus is what counters feelings of being overpowered. It is about what you give your attention to. It is as simple as this: you become what you focus on.

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