I've been "lucky" enough to be in theatrical flops, and start-up flops. The mood is very similar -- the sort of constant background nervousness, and the tricks

I've been "lucky" enough to be in theatrical flops, and start-up flops. The mood is very similar -- the sort of constant background nervousness, and the tricks you play to keep your motivation up. I liked this piece for describing something that you never feel at the time, which is the transitory and arbitrary nature of the failure. The show that I was in which was called "the worst show on the (Edinburgh) Fringe" was directed, written and and starred folks that would go on to be well-known as very talented, popular performers; and in different combinations the folks in the start-up would be the engines behind much more successful companies. Of course, it could have all been my fault as the common element, but I'd rather not think about that :)