I believe something unsuccessful can still have some value or have more value than something successful. Alfred Nobel's dynamites were considered successful by many who worked in mines and on railroads for its efficiency. However, Alfred Nobel, the inventor, thought he made a big mistake in inventing dynamites. After innumerable failures in his experiments and improving, Nobel was finally able to invent dynamites. In my opinion, something unsuccessful can still have some value for three reasons. First, everybody has a different standard of success. Second, one may learn from one's mistakes. Lastly, one might obtain a new perspective and be more understanding.

All individuals have different standards of success. What one might deem as a magnificent success might be considered to be a complete fiasco by others. For example, a very renowned Chinese cellist Yo-yo Ma refused to play a short piece of music in front of his...