One of the best things about coding is that the computer never lies. When you decide to code a program and said program does not run as efficiently as you would wish, it is not on the computer but on yourself. Which is why it can be challenging when you attempt to code something new. My current experience learning Java as a Computer Science major taught me that it's okay to make mistakes as long as you always make sure to never abandon anything you do just because of it. When you want to overcome anything, you are bound to find barriers, both physical and motivational. So here is my example for this essay; I had a coding project due soon, as in nearly only a day soon. And I had been backed up by prior classwork from multiple classes all week, so I was limited to completing the code within a short amount of time. But I did not use this circumstance as an excuse to fall behind or turn in the work late. I find that I always never let myself fall below expectations, as exceeding them can be very satisfying and worthwhile. My code for this soon-to-be due assignment was not compiling, but instead of dropping it entirely in frustration, I reviewed the code and was willing to attend tutor sessions to figure out what was wrong. I believe I have the right amount of confidence in that I know I am capable, but I don't refuse help when it is generally always useful. After hours of problem solving, I eventually figured out the compile error (it involved issues in the for loops of a void method). The program was finished, and I still had extra time to spare. Challenges are exhilarating and really test how far you can go. Of course, there will come times when failure occurs, and it can be very demotivational. But it is important to remember that failure only brings you closer to success as long as you don't stop going. I like to think of the path to success as a hypothetical, like looking for something in your home. For every time you look and do not find this lost item (success) you are failing to find it, and of course if you give up you never really will. But if you continue, pinpoint which rooms are searched and which are not (opportunities), you will find what you want to find (success).