"The fear of becoming a 'has-been' keeps some people from becoming anything"

This quote by Eric Hoffer speaks with the worry of failure that can avoid people from attaining their goals. The worry of ending up being a 'has-been' is a fear of being forgotten or ignored, of not having the ability to stay up to date with the times or the competition. This worry can be immobilizing, preventing people from taking dangers or trying brand-new things. It can cause an uncertainty and a sensation of being stuck in a rut. It can also result in a worry of success, as people may stress that they won't have the ability to keep their success or that they will not be able to measure up to the expectations of others. Ultimately, this worry can avoid people from achieving their full capacity and from ending up being anything.