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Entrepreneurs Struggle to Distinguish Fear of Failure From Actual Failure

Fear of failure prevents aspiring entrepreneurs from starting or persisting with their ventures. The psychological barrier of potential failure is a widespread blocker that stops people from taking the first step or continuing after setbacks.

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