Assignment 26A - Celebrating Failure

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Over the course of this semester, one time I have failed is when I have left my scooter in a restricted parking area overnight. In the morning, I realized that my scooter was either towed or stolen. At this point, I was forced to call Superior Towing to make sure that they had my scooter before I could retrieve it. I confirmed with the worker that they did have my scooter, and they informed me that it would be a $100-dollar fee. $100-dollar fee is for the first 24 hours for both scooters and vehicles. I had my friend drive me to Superior Towing and I had my scooter released for $100. After this experience, I have learned to always park my scooter in the correct spot so that I do not have to risk my scooter getting towed again. Failure, in general, is very hard to overcome personally and mentally. Failure ruins your self-esteem and your hope for the future. This class has definitely taught me to take more risks in my life, instead of always playing on the safe side.

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  1. KaitlynApril 13, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Alexandra! That really is something nerve-wracking to go through. I’m really glad you got your scooter back. I like your reflection on your failure and how the class has taught you to take more risks and not be afraid of taking them. I can say that this class has helped me do so as well, and it’s one of the best things I’ve learned.

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  2. Evan SavageApril 13, 2019 at 5:21 PM

    Alexandra,
    I like you're story and have experienced similar issues with my truck and local towing business's picking my truck up. I have also learned like yourself from experience and learned my lesson to say the least.

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  3. melodyocasioApril 15, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Alexandra,
    The same thing happened to me but for my car but it was in my own apartments parking lot because i was a spot over! It definitely is a relief that your vehicle isn't stolen but it does suck you have to pay $100. I agree with you on the ideas of failure but at the same time they do help you grow and allow you to not make the same mistakes again.

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