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The Hidden Fear

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The Official Olsons
Mar 25, 2026
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We spend enormous energy helping entrepreneurs overcome fear of failure. We talk about resilience, growth mindset, learning from mistakes. But research from Notre Dame’s Urban Poverty and Business Initiative suggests we may be solving the wrong problem.

After working with over 2,000 entrepreneurs across 32 cities globally, Michael Morris and his team dis…

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