Have you ever felt you did your best and just wasn't enough?

You simple do not understand. It's not really important that you didn't do it a better way in the past. It's important that you learned the better way now from your experience in the past. It's not about the past. It's about the future. What can you do now??? Probably more than you realize. THINK ABOUT IT!!

In the last seven years...yes, all the time. But, I try to suck it up and keep going. Fact is though, we have to learn from our mistakes, no matter how big or small.

I'm right there with you! Growing up, my father was an engineer, so he was super smart. My older sister was the same way. I felt as though no one knew what it was like to struggle for good grades as I did. I didn't struggle the entire time, but I had to be diligent and work hard for top grades. Speaking of grades, my dad also sometimes expected more than I was capable of, and that was discouraging. The worst part is when kids try their best, and it's still not good enough for their parents. The thing is, kids should be appreciated and encouraged enough to seek good grades for themselves, not for their parents. Don't you agree? If their goals and incentives are in the right place, they will always learn to do their best. This doesn't pertain to just kids either. When I got older, the man I fell in love with wasn't good enough for my dad because in his mind, my now husband would never provide for me as well as my dad did. That isn't true, of course, but that's how my dad felt. So I know exactly what you mean! You also mention how we could've maybe done better when we look back. I think a lot of my college career could fall into that category. I still did well in college, but I think I could've done better now that I look back on it. Of course, I wouldn't have made as many friends or had as many fond memories, which are all important parts of going away to college too. I'm glad for my experiences all in all, though. It's what makes me who I am today. Great discussion!

This is a very good question.Also I often thought.My answer is ,I haven't tried to,if tried, I'll even better.True,so I must attentively,try to go to work.

I also have my own instances of failures, failures that were unexpected and yet I feel they could be prevented. However, I also think that these failures were not entirely failures. They succeeded in imparting wisdom in me. Isn't that something? When I look back, among the wrecks of my past I always find some inspirations to move on to my future. I can identify mistakes that led me to ruin. At the same time I also notice the decisions that brought me success. I feel like I can learn a lot from both kinds of experiences. I just get rid of the memories and stick to the conclusion, because it's the conclusion that ultimately comes in handy when you move on.

Yes I've felt like this before and until now there are still times that I feel like this. There were times I knew I did my best but still there was something missing. What I discovered is that when we feel this way, it's the heart in doing that something that's missing. We tend to do things with all our might but not with all our heart.

Yes I have done this a lot through my life, I have never been one to have a lot of confidence in myself and I think thats all we need a little more confidence and faith in our-selves...