Published via F: 2013-12-10 00:22:59

most of the time I think of myself as a failure.when I’m optimistic, I think maybe I’m just a late bloomer.

I know a lot of folks won’t understand this perspective, but when I was growing up I was always the smartest kid around. it was expected that I would do great things, by my mom, by my teachers, and most importantly, by me. I don’t know whether that’s a good thing or bad thing, but high expectations were always around me, and for the first 10-15 years, the results would seem to indicate that was a likely thing.

My Two Cents

I know your pain @davemcclure -- but many of us really feel this way. Success is so fleeting and failure is so big! I am going to keep swinging!