Two Wrongs Make a Right? A Story of Redemption

Have you ever heard the saying, “two wrongs don’t make a right”? It’s a phrase we use to remind ourselves that no matter how bad something may seem, it doesn’t justify making another mistake. But today, I had an experience that made me question this belief. I recently set up a call with an old friend and portfolio founder. However, when I called the number provided to me, I was met with a completely different person who shared the same name as my original contact. This was my first mistake. Rather than hang up and try again, I decided to take advantage of this opportunity and learn more about this stranger on the other end of the line. To my surprise, he was actually quite knowledgeable in investments and finance – two topics that were relevant to our conversation! We ended up talking for almost an hour before he mentioned his story; he had been laid off from his job during the pandemic but used his free time to study financial markets and hone his skillset so he could land another job in the future. This man was determined to make something out of nothing; despite all odds being against him, he still managed to turn what seemed like a mistake into something positive. He taught me that sometimes two wrongs can indeed make a right if you have enough determination and drive to make it happen. It’s important for us all to remember that no matter how difficult life may be at times, there is always room for redemption if we are willing to put in the effort needed for success. So next time you find yourself in an unfavorable situation or making mistakes along your journey, remember that two wrongs can indeed make a right if you have enough determination!