Many successful people through out history have failed their way to success.  There are countless examples of how some of the most famous inventors, explorers, business people or leaders all began with multiple failures.  Among some of the most famous people in recent history was Walt Disney, who was fired by a newspaper editor because "he lacked imagination and had no good ideas." He went bankrupt several times before he built Disneyland.  In fact, the proposed park was rejected by the city of Anaheim on the grounds that it would only attract riffraff.  Then there was the lovable Charles Schultz who created the comic strip "Peanuts" and gave the world Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Woodstock had every cartoon he submitted rejected by his high school yearbook staff.  Oh, and Walt Disney wouldn't hire him.  These are just two examples on the successful failure list that is much longer than I have space to write about.  Therefore, if we allow ourselves the opportunity to dream and think possibility, there is no telling what we are capable of achieving.  What Charles Schultz and Walt Disney represented so well, was the ability to believe in themselves and not give up on one's dreams.  With every perceived failure comes added knowledge and as a result one makes adjustments because one can see the potential for imminent success.  When your children, family or friends do something that appears to be a failure, don't forget to think about the possibilities if they actually get it right in the near future.  Many times we are surrounded by talented and gifted people who are on the verge of great success.  Finally I leave you with some words I saw on a motivational video which made this profound statement, "Never give up on a person's hopes and dreams, as it may be all that they have left".