How can you overcome his fear? If his choice weren't self-motivated, the first thing that would happen when adversity inevitably struck would be to blame you.

How can you overcome his fear? If his choice weren't self-motivated, the first thing that would happen when adversity inevitably struck would be to blame you. Seems to me the best encouragement you can offer is to have a heartfelt discussion, then leave him free to go wherever his inner vectors add up to.