In his book, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill says, "One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat." He goes on to tell the story of R. U. Darby who stopped three feet short of finding gold.
Turn Failure Around - Make It Your "Can Do" Opportunity
Turn Failure Around - Make It Your "Can Do" Opportunity By Mike Brescia
"Is that task really so big and bad that I can't get it done in a relatively short time? How will I feel when I'm done?" Do you take the time to ask yourself these questions? Today's your day. I'm convinced of it. It's your day. And today you're going to get up all your courage and just do what you've been aching to do.
Life isn't easy! How many times are we told this? But you will never be told a wiser remark. Facing life and all its challenges is setting yourself up for failure at some time or another, but at some point along the way you will be making small incredible, (even un-noticeable) achievements.