Life goals are the common factors that drive people through effort and dedication to achieve set goals. Cha Sasoon is a South Korean who had a dream of getting a driver’s license, but the goal seemed too far away. There were 960 attempts to pass the necessary test.
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The woman decided she would get her driver’s license in 2005 when she was 69 years old. According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she failed the theory test but repeated it 5 times a week for 3 years. By 2008 there had been 780 failures.
Been looking for a license for years
Despite so many rejections, the woman kept trying and began taking the test twice a day until approved. At the time of taking the license through the practical exam, Cha needed 9 failed attempts until he passed the last successful attempt.
In all, Cha spent $13,535 to gain access to his driver’s license. The woman’s story resonated across the country and even reached Hyundai, which decided to help. The factory gave her a $14,085 car.
Enjoyment of reaching the goal
“When she finally got her wallet we all came out to cheer her up, give her hugs and flowers. I felt like a great burden had been lifted from her. We didn’t have the heart to tell her to give up because she kept showing up,” said driving instructor Jeonbuk.
In South Korea, the theory test for obtaining a driver’s license consists of 50 multiplechoice questions. The questions cover topics such as local traffic regulations and car maintenance concepts.
“I think you can achieve your goal if you keep at it. So don’t give up your dream like me. Be strong and do your best,” Cha said in an interview with Portal.
If you had doubts that determination and focus can prevent the goal from being achieved. The story of this South Korean shows exactly the opposite.