The reality is: sometimes you lose. And you're never too good to lose. You're never too big to lose. You're never too smart to lose. It happens.
Acting is a craft that requires constant learning and growth. There's always something new to discover and improve upon.
The only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.
You have to be willing to fail, to be wrong, to keep pushing forward even when everyone tells you you're crazy.