[Mike McCarty]

Before I started this post I pondered the question regarding "we learn much from our failures." Why deny someone the opportunity to fail? I concluded that, while this philosophy surely has merit, once you begin down that road you ultimately ask yourself... why study from others, why ask for help, why give instruction? Why not just everybody for themselves and let those who survive reign. I personally think that there is plenty to learn within the bounds of good composition. As for myself, if I could have been more focused on the donut, I think I could presently be five years further down the road. Let's err on the side of generosity.