Fractured Reflections: The series - EPISODE 2

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 2: The Pitch That Fell Flat The room was colder than a morgue, and my pitch had just flatlined. Weeks of prep, late-night revisions, and obsessive rehearsals led to this moment. I clicked through the final slide, confident I’d nailed it. But the client leaned back, smirked, and let out a slow clap. “Is that all?” It wasn’t a question; it was a death sentence. That night, Betty found me nursing a bruised ego and a bottle of bourbon. “So you bombed,” she said, lighting a cigarette. “Even the best take a fall. The trick is to get back up before the vultures start circling.” But this wasn’t a fall. It was a nosedive into the cold, hard truth: I had let complacency creep in. I thought my reputation would do the heavy lifting. It didn’t. What about you? Ever flopped when it mattered most? Share your story. Let’s dissect the wreckage and find the lesson. 🟡 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.