Kakorrhaphiophobia: n. – fear of failure

There was only one thing in his life that had continued to bother him, no matter how old or experienced he got. The fear that he kept hidden, even from himself at times. He was afraid of failing. Failing at life, failing at work, failing at relationships. Just life in general. Failure with Red John. Failure at the second chance he hope to get in love. Failure as a father and husband. And that was the worst part. He had failed there. It only served to reinforce his fear. He knew it was illogical, but he was helpless to it.