Both success and failure are largely the results of HABIT!
Self-confidence may be mistaken for egotism if it is not accompanied by humility of the heart.
Failure cannot cope with persistence.
There is a vast difference between failure and temporary defeat.
You cannot become a power in your community nor achieve enduring success in any worthy undertaking until you become big enough to blame yourself for your own mistakes and reverses.
One sound idea is all that you need to achieve success.