Author Description

What would you do if you didn't fear success? The fear of success syndrome is more common than you may think, and is prevalent mostly in sensitive men and women who do not wish to cast a shadow on anyone with their abilities and skills. In this highly personal memoir Jonathan Kis-Lev takes you through his own journey of shedding the fear of success and claiming his fair share in the world. Now you can do the same and achieve the success you've always deserved. It takes work-some emotional work-but Jonathan takes you by the hand and shows you that even your greatest fears are just... fears. Claim your share. Fulfill your potential. Accept the applause. You have every right to. "Kis-Lev brings a fun, sensitive verve to now well-tread self-help tropes... The tone is far more feisty than academic, and there's humor on every page as he shares his own downfalls that occurred whenever he let his fear become the 'dictator'. Highly recommended..." -The Monthly YOU Reader "Empowering... If you need to see an example of vulnerability done well, just read The Fear of Success." -Nadia Joels, The Bookreview Club "If touchy-feely self-help tomes make you feel less than inspired, this no-nonsense manifesto to targeting your greatest fears is just what you're looking for. Jonathan has a gift for writing in a very frank way that makes you simply fall in love him, and helps you become a stronger person on the way." -Dan Klein, The Last Opinion "Insightful and powerful... Whether you've read his other books or not, you will be an instant fan. Kis-Lev's approach to achieving success will leave you inspired and get you going!" -Dr. John Vitals, author and speaker "The road to mastery requires studying under a master. Kis-Lev handles his ultimate fear of success like a master. He engages with it artfully. He realizes his family patterns and need to conform and please, and nevertheless steps forward. Inspiring, simply inspiring..." -Alison Kahn, Peace For The Future "Jonathan Kis-Lev is ri