Everything that happens is for your growth

A story about the pleasant surprises that life's unpredictability can bring.

My good friend Arlo completed his first year of programming studies with top grades, eagerly anticipating his second and final year.

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Every time I saw him he kept telling me about how excited he was to continue learning and improving his craft.

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College had really helped him structure his life and finally escape his video game addiction.

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However, on a fateful Saturday, he discovered that, despite submitting his college application months earlier, it had somehow not reached the college, and the class was already full.

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His spirits plummeted, he felt so lost and didn’t know where to turn next. There weren’t other colleges in his area and he didn’t want to go back to his old ways.

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But to his surprise, he received a life-changing call from his college on that very same day.

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Because one of their teachers had to relocate to a different city and they knew Arlo had missed his application deadline, they offered him a good-paying position as a programming teacher, recognizing his exceptional skills.

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In a remarkable turn of events, Arlo went from a disappointed student unsure of his future to a 21-year-old receiving a dream job offer from a prestigious college.

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This tale serves as a reminder of life's unpredictability; a setback can swiftly transform into an opportunity if you stay open-minded.

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It's essential to note that, to be fortunate, you must be prepared. Arlo's luck was a result of his readiness for the right opportunity – after all, he had been polishing his programming skills for the entirety of that summer.

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The world often rewards those who consistently practice, but these rewards will not reveal themselves if you become too obsessed with one specific outcome.

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Great love and respect,

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Ash Lamb

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