Atychiphobia (from the Greek phóbos, meaning `fear` or `morbid fear` and atyches meaning `unfortunate`) is the abnormal, unwarranted, and persistent fear of failure. As with many phobias, atychiphobia often leads to a constricted lifestyle, and is particularly devastating for its effects on a person’s willingness to attempt certain activi... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atychiphobia