Sucess is as dangerous as failure. A ladder is shaky whether you're climbing up or down. It's only on the ground, standing on your own two feet you can always keep your balance.
Hope is as meaningless as fear. Why? Both are transient emotions centering from trying to protect your self. When you realize that the rest of the world too is an extension of self, and extend your love and faith in the way things are, you can care for all of the little things.
Jump off the ladder.