Failure is a Stepping Stone to Success

McRaven explains how failure can make one stronger. He describes the rigorous and often brutal training exercises designed to push SEALs to their limits, such as 'The Circus,' a punishing regimen for those who fail to meet the day's standards. Instead of succumbing to these additional trials, McRaven and his peers used these experiences to grow stronger. 'Failure had a price.' This process of failing, learning from those failures, and improving is crucial, showing that perseverance through failure builds resilience and competence.