I've written in the past about the nasty effects of fear â€" how it can lead to procrastination , creative blocks , and unremarkable content . It's our sense of fear that derails success more often than actual failed attempts at success. Looking deeper into the topic, however, I've discovered that often it's not actual fear we're dealing with. It's something much more ridiculous. It's not fear that holds you back. It's F.E.A.R.