This post is a contribution to Honda’s “Failure: The Secret to Success” thought leadership series. I was asked to provide a unique perspective on how failure has influenced my work and been the cause for motivation and success. During the first week of November 2010, five individuals from different walks of life provide their own thoughts on the subject. Details and links to what others are saying about “Failure: The Secret to Success” can be found at: www.facebook.com/honda