Success is never instant.

History is full of heroes who failed early.

Though the severity of it is often (unnecessarily) exaggerated, Abraham Lincoln endured a daunting number of setbacks and failures before becoming president.

Reportedly, Thomas Edison failed nearly 3,000 times before discovering a suitable filament for the light bulb.

If you’re hoping to be a cowboy, expect to be bucked off a horse a few times (I did).

Even better, have a plan for getting right back in the saddle.