Treat every experience as a learning experience. Be grounded to admit your flaws and learn from them, but also persistent and confident enough to surpass adversarial conditions and fulfil your dreams. Believe in yourself, and try to objectively see when it's just a game of cards*.
* "You're nothing but a pack of cards!" (Alice in Wonderland)
* "You're nothing but a pack of cards!" (Alice in Wonderland)