Attraction...

It is simple really.. what you fear the most is inevitable. This is simply called the law of attraction.
The more you think of it, the less focus you are of the task at hand and this will cause that fear will show itself.
That is why Buddhism teaches us never to envy but be happy for others. Not to compare but be grateful.

So? Be good and do your work in the best way possible. After all, the only record you need to beat, is your own. ^^