Goals, Rewards & ...Do-Overs

In order to see and feel progress, I have to set goals.  That is just how my world works.  I set a goal and align a reward.  Most recently, I had decided that if I PR'd on each of my lifts during the Crossfit Total - I would buy myself a new pair of shoes specifically for Crossfit.  I did it - it felt great...I am still deciding on which brand/style of shoes to purchase.  My first Crossfit goal was one kipping pull-up (back in July, I think) and I went to lululemon and rewarded myself with a new top.  I guess this is a type of delayed gratification exercise that I put myself through.

What happens when I fall short?  Back in July when I got my first kipping, I set a goal of 5 strung together by my birthday.  It didn't happen.  Did I fail?  Do I get a Do-Over?  Why did I fail?  It felt pretty crappy.  I have realized that it's OK.  If I achieved every single goal I set, perhaps it means that my goals are not ambitious enough or, maybe I would lose sight of how great it feels to reach a goal and buy a new pair of lulu pants! Ha! 

How do you handle failure?  Do you call it failure?  How do you reset a goal?

Big goal achieved:  I ran (jogged) the Turkey Trot.  No walking at all

         Reward?  Well, I purchased my rewards before the 8k but it was the pants, top and hat that I am wearing here.  Definitely kept me warm!