“Sometimes, we don't get what we plan for. Sometimes, everything can go wrong even when you do everything right. You're going to fail...and that's okay. The question is what you do with that knowledge. If you don't even try because you might miss your goal, you miss out on life. We are all going to face defeat, and more than just once or twice. How you react under those circumstances is what matters- do you give up? Do you push on? Do you give it your best shot for your own peace of mind even when you know it's a lost cause? That, to me, is the real measure of perseverance; it not only shows us who we are but also forces us to think about what we could become.” ― Kyle Carpenter, You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For