We were newlyweds. Barely a week after our wedding, my wife sat me down and said she’d made a mistake.
She said marriage wasn’t right for her and moved away with her “friend” Sandra.
It was painful at the time, but it became the best thing that ever happened to me. That heartbreak forced me to grow, explore, and eventually meet someone who truly aligned with me.
6. I Got Hired by Mistake—and Stayed Anyway
Three years ago, I applied for a senior project manager role at a tech company. I didn’t have all the qualifications, but I submitted my application anyway.
Shockingly, I got the job.
Six months in, I overheard my boss joking with HR about hiring “the wrong Adam.”
They had meant to hire someone else with the same first name.
I checked the emails. He was right. The offer wasn’t even meant for me.
But I stayed. I worked twice as hard. And by the end of that year, I got promoted—on purpose this time.
7. A Note From the Past Fell into My Hands
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