There's actually an interesting book on this very topic, called "Art & Fear". I've been making my way through it whenever I'm home.

I like this but I have to admit that I don't get the 'fear of success' part. That is something, as far as I know, I have never felt. Fear of looking stupid -- now that is something I am intimately familiar with.

Both applicable and relevant in every way. Thanks so much for this post.