Learning rock climbing: Building a metaphor to tame fear of failure in young entrepreneurs

Identified as one of the main obstacles to new business creation, fear of failure significantly impacts entrepreneurial self-efficacy beliefs, and therefore entrepreneurial intentions. We examine the role of emotions in the development of entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and emphasize the impact of entrepreneurial education in enhancing students’ ability to cope with stressful negative emotions when confronted with risky situations. Over a period...