Failure has been given a bum rap! The very hint of the word elicits passionate feelings that range from outright fear to repugnance. It's time to set the record straight. Failure is extremely essential to our lives. It's like an old mule. Handle it right, and it will help you plow a fertile field. Rail against it, and it will kick you in the rear! The best way to turn failure into something that works for you instead of against you, is to see it in a different light. Consider