As an entrepreneur, you are faced every day with unpredictable situations and the uncertainty of where your own decisions will take you. This fear of the unknown can easily translate into everything you do for your business and can either become a powerful motivator or a debilitating factor working against your growth and development. According to a 2015 study on fear and entrepreneurship, fear is actually a major psychological barrier to most business leaders, as it can prevent them from taking necessary risks for their success.