Failing big time and early can be a valuable lesson to learn. When you are unaware of the direction, you can try new things, and after a while, if you honestly think that they do not work or are not for you, you can turn to another direction.

When I'm struggling with myself, or my goals, I concentrate more on developing myself. So, in those situations, I return to sharpen the axe. When you become better -things become more manageable.