The Jonah complex is the fear of success or the fear of being one's best self. This fear prevents self-actualization, the realization of one's own potential. It is described as the fear of one's own greatness, the evasion of one's destiny, or the avoidance of exercising one's talents. The source contrasts two directions of fear: the fear of achieving a personal worst may serve to motivate personal growth, while the fear of achieving a personal best may hinder achievement. It is described as evident in neurotic people. It is a psychological concept, not a formal diagnosis.
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ICD-10 ChapterV: Mental and Behavioural Disorders 1 Sources
1. Jonah complex (Wikipedia)
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The Jonah complex is the fear of success or the fear of being one's best self.
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