Abraham Lincoln Overcoming Failure

You may be aware of the challenges and successes of Abraham Lincoln after he became the 16th president of the United States of America, but take a look at the setbacks he suffered through and learned from on the way to his presidency...

Failed in business at age 21.
Was defeated in a legislative race at age 22.
Failed again in business at age 24.
Overcame the death of his sweetheart at age 26.
Had a nervous breakdown at age 27.
Lost a congressional race at age 34.
Lost a congressional race at age 36.
Lost a senatorial race at age 45.
Failed in an effort to become vice-president at age 47.

Lost a senatorial race at age 47.

Was elected PRESIDENT of the United States at age 52!

Abraham Lincoln showed incredible perseverance and mental toughness with his ability to handle failure.  I see players today miss a shot and it affects their defense or makes them timid when the next shot opportunity comes along.  Players must see failure as an opportunity to try again with more knowledge.  Thomas Edison is famous for saying I haven't failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that don't work. 

How will you respond to failure?