Our world is obsessed with achieving perfection. As a consequence, people forgo big opportunities in their lives in order to avoid failure. And while this may protect your ego in the short run, it can have a detrimental effect on the level of success you experience in your life. With failure comes experience, knowledge, and new opportunities. If you allow for it, failure can be a precious gift. Here are a few strategies to help you get more comfortable with the idea of failure.