There was a man named Charles Dickens who was a playboy, poet and businessman, but he had experienced many setbacks and failures in his career. Here are some examples of his efforts and failures: Writing career: When Dickens started his writing career, he did not have enough money to publish his works. He even had to sell his manuscripts to earn his living expenses. Although he had experienced many difficulties, he never gave up and continued to write, eventually becoming a great writer. 2. Business career: Dickens also suffered setbacks in business. He used to be the president of a commercial company, but due to his poor management, the company was eventually closed down. 3. Drama career: Dickens also experienced many setbacks in his drama career. He had performed in many theatres, but because his performance style did not match the audience's taste, he did not get much recognition in the end. Although Dickens had experienced many setbacks and failures, he never gave up. He continued to work hard on writing, starting a business, and acting, and eventually became a great actor.