I think that failure by your own standards is certainly a form of success.
FAILURE, CERTAINLY A FORM OF SUCCESS
Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom.
FAILURE, MISTAKES ARE NEVER A FAILURE
It's not a very high failure rate if you choose people that you really like the sound of.
FAILURE, IT'S NOT A VERY HIGH FAILURE RATE IF YOU CHOOSE PEOPLE
My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.