Wow! You had me glued to my screen.
Two remarkable incidents and mistakes, as you have marked them, happened in your life.
I am sure that with both of these mistakes, you have learned, and looking back, you can say they only made you stronger in who you are today.
I know that at the time it was a bitter pill to swallow, but life doesn't only hand out curve balls but also valuable lessons.

Not to make emotional decisions
Share with the trustworthy
Take advantage of opportunities
Good business management
Separate friends, family in
Don't trust anyone

Points to remember every day of our lives!
Great post!
PS: Thanks for the invitation