Defeat is not a very positive word for the day, but you can make it work for you.

You will see that I have applied the rules of odds to this photo by having five candlesticks in a row, using a diagonal line to draw your eye.

I had six candlesticks but that does not actually work as an odd number.  But, by toppling over the sixth one I was not defeated, thus making this photograph work better.

Don't be defeated, go for it!