Fractured Reflections: The series - episode 1

Introduction Welcome to Fractured Reflections, where shadows talk, regrets whisper, and failures aren’t tucked away—they’re framed and hung on the wall. This is my weekly confessional, where ambition, doubt, and resilience collide. Every Friday, I’ll share a story. A tale of missteps, miscalculations, and missed opportunities. But this isn’t just about me. It’s about you. Have a frustration that keeps you awake? A failure that gnaws at you? Share it. The most raw, unfiltered stories will be featured. What’s been done in the dark will be brought to the light. Episode 1: The Case of the Missing Purpose Every story begins with something missing. For me, it was purpose. Late nights at my desk, a tumbler of whiskey sweating in the glow of a single lamp. On the surface, I was a fixer—a branding whiz who could turn anyone’s mess into magic. But beneath the polished exterior? A hollow core. Then she appeared—Betty, a dame with all the answers and no patience for my excuses. “Another client to save, Adrian?” she asked, arching a brow. Only this time, the missing piece was my own. Purpose hadn’t slipped through the cracks; I’d buried it under layers of fear, ambition, and pride. Every success felt empty because I didn’t know what I was chasing. I was all-in on ego but had zilch to show for strategic purpose. Betty tossed a file onto my desk. “Start here,” she said, her voice like steel wrapped in velvet. The file wasn’t for a client—it was for me. Your turn. What’s missing in your story? Share your tale of a lost purpose. Let’s piece it together. 🟡 Like this? Repost it to your network; your followers are gonna love it! The algo's an enigma; you probably won't see this account again, so don't forget to follow me @ Adrian M. Peticila 🟡 for daily branding lore.