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Fear is the main obstacle to success in business--in business as well as elsewhere. Don't let it rule your life. Most people aren't as successful as they might be, simply because their fear is keeping them from taking action.

When fear gets in your way, do you choose to take the risk, or do you choose certain failure? Me: So, what stops you from launching your blog? You have an amazing story to tell

How does one get over their fear and start talking and networking with those that can help your business, from VC rockstars to possible partners? Even a personal hero, such as Nike cofounder Phil Knight? We continue our Leadership Hall of Fame series , a year-long look at the top business books and authors, with an excerpt from Never Eat Alone (2005) by Keith Ferrazzi .

Afraid of failing?

Your life may be long overdue for a change. Can you stop resisting and take the plunge

Chris Savage, the founder of Wistia, on the fear of entrepreneurship "Being an entrepreneur is all about fear: fear of failing, fear of making the wrong decision, even fear of success. The difference between succeeding and failing is how you choose to confront your fears." Chris Savage, CEO and co-founder of Wistia, an online video hosting service based in Somerville, Massachusetts, wrote about the scary side of entrepreneurship on his blog, SavageThoughts.com

"If I wasn't afraid of dying, why should I be afraid of failing?" asked Ric Elias, who survived a plane crash in 2009.

When your business vision and the reality in which you live are miles apart, it may not be for the reasons you believe. Lack of money and time are the most typical issues that soloists cite for the mile-wide gap between vision and reality, but as they progress in coaching they discover that the true missing pieces are clarity, strategy and an empowering mindset.

Friggatriskaidekaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th. Jeff Glor explains.

In the U.S., the fear of radiation from Japan is so great that even figures meant to reassure can instead cause alarm