An obstacle is anything you see when you take your eyes off the goal. Fear of failure is one of the reasons most people don't even attempt to reach their goals. The only thing worse than a quitter is someone who is afraid to begin. Force yourself to try. And to try again.
Failure is the ignition to all greatness.
If we were successful at everything we tried, our lives would be shallow. We'd never have the opportunity to develop resiliency, perseverance, and character and experience the deep satisfaction that comes through the constant effort to improve. Next, develop a plan of action and list the benefits you will have by attaining each goal. Eleanor Roosevelt understood the importance of maximizing her potential to influence the world around her. The wife of American president Franklin D. Roosevelt, she exercised her influence as a determined and relentless fighter for fairness and equality in human rights.