Truely it isn't over till its over and the dust settles. Come what may you need to not only learn from this venture but also have peace of mind at closure.

Till its over give it a 110%, fight for every little victory, ever measure of success. At the journeys end it will become time to take stock and reflect and for what its worth if you can say you gave it your all, even still smarting from defeat, you can at least have a clear conscience.

And if you have to do this over again, perhaps better prepared, you should be able to give it both barrels. The important thing for now is never surrender to despair.