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Old 12-07-2019, 06:20 PM   #11
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You guys need practice
That is a very good point and reminds me of a time I was studying Calculus in college. One of my room mates walked in and asked me why I was taking so much time to complete my work. I told him, "Calculus is hard." He picked up the book I was using and looked at if for a few seconds and said, "This isn't hard, you're just stupid."

I've used that incident as motivation to this day particularly with car repairs and upgrades. Rather than admit I'm stupid, I'll search the forums and YouTube to find other peoples techniques. It's usually a matter of being persistent and making sure you have the right tools and enough time to complete the job.

I will admit that I avoid taking on jobs that, if they go wrong, will result in destroying the car or seriously injuring me. However, looking back at my almost 14-years of Boxster ownership I am pleased with the amount I have learned and been able to do myself. For example, I used a video Particlewave posted to open up a pair of damaged litronic headlights and rehabilitate them for use on my car: Advice on Used Litronics

You are able to do more than you think.
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