Failure doesn't mean you are a failure . . .

√ It does mean you haven't succeeded yet.

Failure doesn't mean you have accomplished nothing . . .

√ It does mean you have learned something.

Failure doesn't mean you have been a fool . . .

√ It does mean you had a lot of faith.

Failure doesn't mean you have been disgraced . . .

√ It does mean you were willing to try.

Failure doesn't mean you don't have it . . .

√ It does mean you have to do something in a different way.

Failure doesn't mean you are inferior . . .

√ It does mean you are not perfect.

Failure doesn't mean you've wasted your life . . .

√ It does mean you have a reason to start afresh.

Failure doesn't mean you'll never make it . . .

√ It does mean it will take a little longer.

Failure doesn't mean God has abandoned you . . .

√ It does mean God has a better idea.

Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do

--- Robert Schuller

Source: http://www.successnet.org