That means whether it's a failure or success, it's up to oneself to determine the next steps. Even if successful, the outcome comes back only in terms of money, not as a way to boast to others. I believe it's sad to label people solely based on success or failure at this stage, and to judge others by one's own standards. Investing (in the current system) is something that will continue indefinitely, and both the goal and the outcome announcement are unique to each individual.