Have you ever worked really hard for something and failed?

Question: Have you ever worked really hard for something and failed?
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Asked by 456enea52 to John G on 8 Nov 2014.
- John Ging answered on 8 Nov 2014:
  
  Lots of times. Sometimes even when you build something fantastic and it works, you can’t always get it to market because of the lack of backing. Doesn’t stop me from trying again at something new though. That’s the great thing about engineering. You can do anything!

Question: Have you ever worked really hard for something and failed?