What do you think about failure and how has it been pivotal or instrumental in your life?"
To quote Marcus Aurelius " The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."
I think failure, along with experience, is one of the best ways to learn and grow through life.
I agree with you, and Marcus Aurelius as well. Have you read his book? Meditations? If not it might be worth your time considering your comment here. There's a lot to like about it.
I've read Meditations many times (translated by Gregory Hays) It's one of my go-to books for when I need some insight. That and man's search for meaning.
Yep, I had thought you might have but felt obliged to give it a plug nonetheless.