Although it's true that obstacles can lead to frustration and failure, for most people obstacles are a normal part of the process of change, growth, progress, and success. Before we can succeed, we fail. Before we achieve a successful outcome, there are often many trials, many errors, many lessons learned, all of which move us closer to our goals. Consequently, instead of being distressed by obstacles, best perhaps if we view them as blessings in disguise and are grateful for the opportunities they provide to us to make our products or services the best they can possibly be.