Nothing strikes harder at the core of who you are as a person than the sense of failure. When your dreams come toppling down, it's really hard to just dust yourself off, bring yourself out of your depression and pick yourself back up again.

While it's perfectly okay to feel what you are feeling, what really matters is what you do when life takes an unexpected turn.

First remember that you are not the only person in the world to admit defeat. In fact, when you feel like a loser, that means you TRIED to win. Winning makes you among some of the most amazing people in the world. 

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You can learn to not let the moment get you down. When you feel like a total loser, remember you are not. You are learning and one day you will look back at this moment thankful you didn't give up on your dreams. 

Just look at these three people who experienced failure at its worst — and yet our world wouldn't be the same today if it weren't for them:

1. Bill Gates

Believe it or not, there was a time when you might have never heard his name. Did you know that before he became the mastermind behind Microsoft, his first business failed? In fact, one thing he has shared with others is to "heed the lessons of failure."

Today, he is among the ranks of people who donate the most money to charity in the world. A loser is tomorrow's winner, someone's giver, and someone's success story. 

2. Jim Carrey 

One of the funniest and most recognized comedians of our time, at one point, lived less than a happy life. Homeless before fame and fortune has kept him humble. One thing is for sure, nothing creates a sense of thankfulness and humility with humor like life can.

Remember most people go through life afraid to take risks. But it's those same risks that will teach you what you want and need and what you don't want and what you don't need.

3. Michael Oher 

He grew up with many obstacles against him — an alcoholic parent, poverty, and the loss of his father in tragic death. It was already tough to make it in the world, but his dreams were set on football. In 2009, as an NFL player for the Baltimore Ravens he and his team went on to win the Super Bowl.

Each one of these individuals have one thing in common — they loved what they did and they were unwilling to settle for less than their dreams. They listened to their instincts, and more importantly, they had an attitude, a mindset that said, I may have lost today but tomorrow, I can be great.

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One way to grab a hold of the courage you need to pick up your boots and walk on to your destiny is to read motivational quotes that inspire you to achieve your goals. You got this!

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