I don’t need inheritance my parents spent lifetime accumulating

From humble beginnings in Nam Dinh Province in northern Vietnam, my parents have built an impressive legacy. They now own a spacious house spanning several hundred square meters, four agricultural land lots, and a VND10 billion ($400,000) home in downtown Hanoi.

Their success is the result of decades of relentless hard work and careful saving, all with the intention of leaving behind a substantial inheritance for me and my children.

During their years of dedication, I was also busy carving out my own path. I have managed to buy my own house and car, and I have saved enough money to take my parents wherever they wish to travel in their later years.

Yet, due to their age, they are hesitant to leave their home. Health issues make it difficult for them to enjoy fine dining or endure long flights to destinations like the Americas or Europe.

What I have learned from them is that waiting until the end of life to enjoy what you have earned may be too late.

While I deeply appreciate the sacrifices my parents made for me, I have come to realize that dedicating an entire life to accumulating wealth and property for our children may not be the best way to live.

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