I made the job search mistake everyone warned me about — and still landed a job

I've been warned countless times that I shouldn't apply to jobs I'm not the right fit for. Yet months into my job search, I thought I should expand the roles I was applying to — maybe I was missing something. I was lucky enough to get an interview for one of these roles. I prepared as best as I could and understood how I could apply my other experience to this new kind of role. Afterward, the hiring manager reached out to tell me that while he didn't think I was a good fit for that role — but he liked my interview enough that he referred me to a former colleague. I just heard from that colleague (after interviewing with them) that I've gotten that job! The moral of my story is: job search mistakes aren't heard and fast rules, and sometimes they can lead to wonderful opportunities! Have you ever done something like this and then have it work out in your favor?