Fear of losing control. Fear of responsibility. Loss of face. Ask yourself what would happen if you took this move and what would happen if you didn't take it. Too often in business seemingly safe moves can be perilous because of the dynamism of the marketplace.
Business demands aggressive players.
Particularly if you are in an industry that changes rapidly and has heavy competition. Sometimes not risking is the biggest risk of all. Refine your decision making techniques. If you act intuitively, your subconscious motives may be interfering. Learn about how other businesses have grown through leveraging.