Why are people so afraid of failure ? The very nature of the term makes people frown or run and hide or even shudder . People will often make statements to the effect of " I have never done that" or never put a foot wrong etc and they struggle with things (hell we all do). People view failure as absolute they give up of finished trying ... But why ... ?? Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could view failure as an opportunity... In software and IT we view failure as a opportunity to make things correct or at the very least, less failuristic (made a word am going to patent it ) . Personally I don't mind failing .. have done so many times and it means I get to try again ..what does everyone else think, you are all learned people who have a deep interest in their ponies so I am interested in your opinions ! Currently drinking cheap red wine in Jerez in Spain watching the Andalusian school masters train there horses .. it's amazing and thoroughly recommend it if you get the opportunity