Yeah because they saw me fail and don’t want the same embarrassment.

My outlook is , hey if I tried and failed at least I know I put in the effort. I didn’t just accept defeat before knowing my limits.

Isn’t it better to know you tried than you were too weak to even try?

I guess it depends on the kind of person you are. Some people don’t like being confronted by their limitations so it’s easier not to test those boundaries and pretend they don’t exist.