Can I ask a question?

I asked my friends,

“What if you don’t get the result you want?”

They answered, “It’s alright, maybe just a little sad.”

That answer surprised me. I realized I can’t even think about small consequences. When I imagine failing, even at something minor, my mind goes straight to the idea that it’s the end, like my whole world would collapse.

I don’t know why I think this way. Being average, being normal, or not having any obvious talent feels almost like a sin to me. Am I an attention seeker? Any of you can relate?