Now that they have seen that people are willing to pay heavy ransoms, kidnapping has become their second-most-lucrative venture, with the targets ranging from businessmen to migrants.

Building on the research of Carol Dweck, you want to have a "growth mindset" : Measure yourself by effort, not by results.

This feeling is normal, but never forget how hard you worked to get where you are, and try and adjust your attitude to give your all every day.