Having begun our family life at the age of 29 without any inheritance, my husband and I have managed to accumulate assets valued at VND15 billion (approximately US$589,000) over the past eight years.
Not everyone treats their children equally or lovingly with regards to inheritance. Unfortunately, some parents display an unfair partiality towards a child who doesn’t quite deserve it. In other instances, parents deliberately deny their children their rightful inheritance due to a fear that it will be wasted by their children.
My spouse has never received favor from his parents, despite being considerate and well-mannered. Their disapproval was not due to me, as they have been critical of him since before our marriage. It appears their disapproval stems from his reserved nature and his reluctance to excessively flatter or try to win their approval.
Recognizing this, we decided to rely solely on ourselves and our own efforts. We worked diligently to attain the position we enjoy today, never assuming or counting on any potential inheritance. We prepared for the possibility that we might not receive anything from our parents, and if fortune smiled upon us, we thought that in the future, we might even find ourselves responsible for their support if their other children failed to do so.
It is advisable to not assume that you will receive any inheritance. There is no absolute certainty that your parents will leave you anything. It would be more beneficial to concentrate on building your own life and achievements. If you acquire assets as a result of your own efforts, even if you experience unfair treatment, it will still be more satisfying than facing both dislike and disapproval.
If you happen to be the less fortunate child, instead of resenting your parents, it’s more beneficial to adapt to your situation. Everyone wants to be handed opportunities on a silver platter and savor a joyful life until old age. However, how many individuals truly live out such a utopian existence?
Embrace the chance to make something meaningful for yourself. My husband and I started from scratch at 29 and, over nearly eight years, successfully amassed a massive fortune of 15 billion VND, driven by an early start, mutual support, and unwavering commitment to our objectives.
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