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Is it really normal for a teenage boy to be really scared of failing in life?like seriously, I'm really scared of not "succeeding" in life.

Bro,you need to give your life to Christ first of all,then submit to all his directives.God cannot let you fail.

Falling down is not failure..but,staying down is what failure is all about....wishing u GODspeed in life.

You must be willing to take on challenges, and sometimes you may come short, but you are learning and strengthening your ability. You don't give up, and you would get the result you desire.

Heartlessbanker:
Is it really normal for a teenage boy to be really scared of failing in life?like seriously, I'm really scared of not "succeeding" in life.

Bro, it's very normal.

I used to think a lot during my teenage years.. It's one of the reasons I'm always silent and grew up to be an introvert

The thoughts that runs through my mind sometimes ehn... Ranging from spiritual things due to church going... To end of the world, maybe the trumpet would just sound just after I finished secondary school and I wouldn't be able to attend higher institutions, ah!

Or maybe I won't be rich and still suffer same way I'm doing in the future
To whether there'll be an auto crash while traveling and I'll be inside and that'll be the end

Or thoughts about not being sound enough, about whether to do yahoo and make lots of money or to face book and be average like my neighbor whose dad is a School teacher and still struggling

Seeing my friends with fresh dp on 2go and Facebook then, looking like they're having better lives than me, inferiority complex did me bad and worst is I had nobody to open up to, not even Nairaland to anonymously post on and seek advice

I had to invest more in personal development and quickly choose my career path in life and I faced it squarely

And then, I moved close to God and understand his workings... Following his guidance

PRE4:
Bro,you need to give your life to Christ first of all,then submit to all his directives.God cannot let you fail.

i just ran in here to say same, the same fear plagued me for years. I am now born again and it is gone. Praise God.

Heartlessbanker:
Is it really normal for a teenage boy to be really scared of failing in life?like seriously, I'm really scared of not "succeeding" in life.

No it's not.

It's actually a sign of proactive thinking and intelligence. Shows you're thinking about your future. Just don't let it lead to anxiety problems. Find the areas where you're good at. Map out the plans for your life, the most realistic course you may want to chart and then give it your best.

You don't have to Dangote. Just do your best. The rest should take care of itself.