Is Failure My Reality?

Is Failure My Reality?
Have you ever worked so hard to make something a reality, that when it's nearly there you pull out due to fear of failure?

I'm going through that now and it sucks. I've been working towards a dream I've had for around 5 years now, and I've taken every stop possible to achieve my goal. The last steps to realising my dream happen soon, and I'm suddenly so scared of failure. Up until now I haven't even considered the prospect that I may fail, and the realisation is hitting me like a tonne of bricks at the moment.

People around me tell me that the only reason I'll fail is if I don't even try. If I attempt to realise my dream, I'll either achieve it, or take away some valuable life and character building lessons. To me I don't see it this way. If I'm rejected I'm going to feel broken, an emotion I won't feel if I stay safe and don't try. It's going to hurt so much if I'm rejected, I don't know if I can deal with the pain.

On the other hand I don't want to be one that sits on the sidelines their entire life and watch the years pass them by, never stepping out of their comfort done and taking risks. I know that if I don't try for this dream that I will never step out of my comfort zone. The pain of rejection from my dream will be a crucial hurdle I may have to overcome in way to move forward in my life towards the life that I love.

Whether I achieve my goal or not, I'm going to take the risk; despite the chance of failure, pain and hurt. I am going to give my dreams every thing I have, and focus on that. I will deal with the chance of failure after I give it my best effort. 

You only have one life, do not waste it with fear of failure. Give every opportunity your best shot, and if you don't succeed, dust your self off and try again.