From its earliest days, NASA had followed a policy of maximum, though prudent, disclosure. We had to do everything openly – and soon under intensive, live TV coverage.
Failure is not an option.
To recognize that the greatest error is not to have tried and failed, but that in trying, we did not give it our best effort.
There is no such thing as good enough. You, your team, and your equipment must be the best. That is how you will win victories.