Most people who succeed in life get off to a bad start and pass through many heartbreaking struggles before they 'arrive '. Most often breakthroughs come during moments of crisis. The way you react to crisis determines your increase or decrease. Don't look back on your past mistakes and heartaches, don't even dwell on the schemes and machinations against you, for it is only people who lack confidence in themselves who believe their well being is tied to bringing someone down. Look into the mirror, see strength, learned lessons, and have pride in yourself. Never allow your past mistakes to bring you down, rather acknowledge the fact that you made a mistake, change your ways and move forward. After all the only person who never made a mistake is God.