It is not uncommon for mankind to be afraid of failure. Duffy Daugherty said, Im not afraid of losing. I just dont want to be there when it happens. I am reminded that making a mistake and being a failure are two different things. A mistake can be turned into a lesson.
Failure is to give up trying.
I think that if we can learn to see things through a different perspective, we will not be so hesitant to take risks. For instance, Epicurus pointed out that skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. I encourage you, as you approach the storms ahead, face the challenges in a way that will make you a better person. When you make a mistake, let it be a lesson. Learn from it and go on.