Vent: That scene in 'The Pursuit of Happyness' hit different after I failed my own exam

I watched that movie 5 times before. Cried every time. But last month I failed my real estate licensing exam by 4 points. Then I rewatched the scene where he's fixing the bone density scanner. That moment where he doesn't give up on a broken machine. Realized I was studying wrong - skimming notes instead of drilling down on the hard parts. Has anyone else had a quote click for them after a specific failure?

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lucas6311d ago

Tbh I failed my driving test three times before I realized I was gripping the wheel like it owed me money.

bettym8911d ago

Oh man, that bone density scanner scene gets me every single time too. Your mileage may vary but for me it's when he's finally getting that second chance and he just keeps his head down and works. Failed a big licensing exam myself a few years back and I totally know that feeling of realizing you've been studying the wrong way. Take this with a grain of salt but sometimes failure is just the universe telling you to slow down and actually understand the basics before moving on. That movie holds up way better than most people give it credit for, especially after you've eaten some humble pie yourself.