Redefine the word "failure" for them. Convert it to "learning experience" or "amazing opportunity to discover". This way it will be hard for them to put you d

Redefine the word "failure" for them. Convert it to "learning experience" or "amazing opportunity to discover". This way it will be hard for them to put you down no matter how hard they'll try by their books. You may also quote Bezos a few times and make sure they are aware you are quoting Bezos (if you're interviewing at AMZN).