Symbolic reading

This figure embodies the pressure of performance. It represents self-criticism, external expectations, or the fear that your efforts are not sufficient to meet a standard (either yours or someone else's).

Practical reading

You may be allowing the fear of failure or the pressure of perfectionism to paralyze your action. You need to differentiate between constructive feedback and paralyzing criticism.

Psychology explanation

The demanding backer is often the internalized 'Inner Critic.' It reflects the high standards you hold for yourself and the anxiety that accompanies the pursuit of success.