ME vs LIFE: My Personal Journey

Sam Pattisapu
Readers Hope
Published in
4 min readMay 10, 2024

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Hey there, friend. Have you ever felt like life is a big ol’ maze, with surprises around every corner? That’s exactly how I felt when I started out on this journey called life. But you know what? It’s been one heck of a ride full of twists, turns, and more emotions than I can count. So, grab a cozy spot and join me as I share my story — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Picture this: I’m just a wide-eyed dreamer, ready to take on the world with a heart full of hope and a head full of dreams. But life had other plans, my friend. It threw me some curveballs that I never saw coming — setbacks, heartbreaks, you name it. But you know what they say, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?

Let me tell you, life ain’t always sunshine and rainbows. There were times when I felt like I was swimming against the current, barely keeping my head above water. From losing loved ones to facing rejection and failure, I’ve had my fair share of struggles. But through it all, I’ve learned to keep on keepin’ on, one step at a time.

Now, here’s the thing about challenges — they’re tough as nails, but boy, do they teach you a thing or two. I’ve learned more from my failures than I ever did from my successes, like how to pick myself up when I fall, how to find the silver lining in every storm cloud, and how to keep on smiling even when life…

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Sam Pattisapu
Readers Hope

MBA graduate | professional Basketball player | Passionate writer | Stanford Alumni | Travel enthusiast