When I was starting out as an entrepreneur, I was terrified of failure. I was convinced that any misstep could be catastrophic, and I did everything in my power to avoid making mistakes. But over time, I learned that failure is not only inevitable, it's essential to success. One of my earliest ventures was a tech startup that aimed to revolutionize the way we interact with public spaces. I poured my heart and soul into the project, and when it failed, I was devastated. But looking back, ...