Deborah Smith

Frustration and failure are a part of life.

If we do not flee from them but accept them calmly,

we come to know what we need to do next.

You have not screwed up your life

just because you screwed up an exam.

Nor is your life a failure

just because your business failed.

When you have had a negative experience,

be wary of thoughts that

make it seem worse than it is.

The first step to overcoming failure

is to fully admit you have failed.

Admitting it will put your mind at ease

and help you to see what you ought to do next.