Want to succeed? Fail first

If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate.' Thomas Watson, founder of IBM, uttered these famous words.

As you try to leave an impressive mark at work, a failure can bring unexpected twists and turns. How you deal with failure is what will ultimately help you succeed.

The question is: are you smart enough to learn from your mistakes?

The answer is we are all unique, gifted and smart. We are all capable of success but we need to set long term goals and commit ourselves to achieving them. It requires dedication, focus and the flexibilty to make changes when necessary.

For some pointers read this article.