I'm Martin Beredo, a senior at Syracuse University who studies creative advertising and data analytics. Ever since I was young, I've always been told how great I am at failing. My aptitude for failure is something I've honed over my 21 years on planet Earth, and I can confidently say that I can now fail with my hands tied behind my back and my eyes closed.

Here's an abridged list of my many failures:

1. Playing division 1 basketball
2. Passing AP chemistry
3. Enjoying olives
4. Professional journalism
5. Musical theater
6. Earning an EGOT
7. Beating my buddy Nico in chess
8. Leaving an ice skating rink without bruises
9. Stand up comedy
10. Winning Sexiest Man Alive (attempts ongoing)

In the midst of all of my failures, there's only one thing I know I'll do successfully: continue trying.