It took me 10 years to go from failures to success, navigating the curve with ups and downs, but gaining a wealth of experience along the way. (Don't get me wrong; an entrepreneur's journey is always a learning curve, as with any other profession.) To be great at something, you have to put in the hours of work, and 10 years of immense pressure, anxiety bouts, and goal-chasing takes a toll. However, what is life without the challenges and obstacles that shape you and define your purpose?