The fear of success is a common obstacle that holds many people back from realizing their potential and achieving their goals. This fear can be understood through the interdependent nature of the Twelve Nidanas, which describe the cycle of dependent origination that leads to suffering.

The cycle starts with ignorance, where a person lacks an understanding of their true potential for success. This ignorance leads to the formation of self-limiting beliefs and fears around success. Due to these beliefs, the person experiences negative thoughts and feelings when faced with the possibility of success, which reinforces their tendency to avoid or sabotage success. Over time, this cycle of negative habits and behaviors can become entrenched, resulting in missed opportunities and a life of tension and regret.

To break the cycle of fear of success, a person can use various strategies at each point of the Twelve Nidanas. These strategies include developing self-knowledge through introspection and self-reflection, replacing self-limiting beliefs with positive beliefs about potential for success, improving ones mindfulness and cultivating a more positive and empowering mindset. The person can also use physical and mental relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation or visualization exercises to reduce physical symptoms of fear and anxiety.

By limiting exposure to negative triggers and seeking out positive experiences and role models, the person can learn to recognize and accept their feelings of fear and anxiety, and shift their focus to more positive emotions. Instead of avoiding or sabotaging success, the person can develop a desire for success as a means of fulfilling their potential and achieving greater fulfillment in life. With these strategies, the person can overcome their fear of success and lead a more fulfilling and successful life.