This attitude toward struggle is not only counterproductive -- leading to self-defeating behaviors including retreating inward with self-doubt and avoiding necessary risk for fear of failure -- it is also wrong.

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The back story to every success story in art, science, business or true love is a long series of rejections, and the single biggest reason why we never live our dreams is the fear of failure which is just another term for fear of rejection.

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"For me, it was fear of failure, " she said.

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For high achievers, it is fear of failure and the stigma that may come from it.

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In Japan, on the other hand, the fear of failure and resulting social alienation pose a huge psychological barrier for would-be entrepreneurs.

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Now, this same mindset is catching on in China, and as the fear of failure goes away, we may see another golden era for startups in China that outdoes the first wave from 2004-2008.

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Their failure to inquire further puts one in mind of ostrich tactics of failing to inquire for fear that the inquiry might reveal stronger evidence of their scienter regarding the authenticity of the confidential source than the flimsy evidence of scienter they were able to marshal against Boeing.

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