I would say you are just human . We all fear failure . Most of us are looking for a place to be comfortable .
The farmers I was raised with all say they are fair to midland when asked . They fear bragging as well as failure . They have been knocked down so many times that they don't want to temp fate . They are tough and get right back up.
Most people I know subscribe to " you are as happy as you decide you want to be" .
Our goal should be to lose the fear and grant ourselves more room for ups and downs . Start our days happy and decide to have the best day we can have each day .
Lets face it - most of us let ourselves become fearful . There is help but the fix has to come from within ourselves. Be kind to yourself first .