Yes, it has happened to me. What you have touched on above is something that is pretty normal actually: a combination of losing focus and time pressures forcing mistakes on us. The LSAT tests our ability to stay focused. It is an intense exam.
I feel like being a lawyer will position me to be able to fight for things I care about. I feel like all I've been able to do is bitch and complain. As a lawyer, I'll have the tools to jump into the fray. I love a good losing battle:)
I don't think my motivation to be a lawyer necessarily comes from the future... But I think the opportunity to earn good money using some of my skills is part of it. I also have some political ambitions and I think a law background will help with that.
Another source of motivation is that I'm genuinely ... . So a big source of motivation for me has been working ... for most part. So my motivation is just to beat this ...