Something important I have learned is patience, and turning each failure into a learning experience. . Instead of calling them "failures" I call them "lessons". Instead of saying, "I failed at that," I say, "I learned from that." Each failure has taught me something incredibly valuable and by recognizing this I can see the hand of God in my life in situations where most people would feel abandoned by Him.

Successful Failures: Recognizing the Divine Role That Opposition Plays in Life's Quest for Success