I've amassed nearly $600K in assets despite starting without inheritance

When it comes to inheritance, not all parents treat their children fairly or thoughtfully. There are cases where parents show excessive favoritism toward a child who does not deserve it. In others, parents withhold inheritance to ensure their own security, fearing that their children might squander their money.

My husband has never been favored by his parents, even though he is respectful and well-behaved. Their dislike was not because of me since they treated him poorly even before we married. It is most likely because he is introverted and does not flatter or seek to win their favor.

Aware of this, we chose to rely entirely on ourselves. We worked hard to achieve what we have today, never expecting or depending on an inheritance. We accepted the possibility that his parents might not leave us anything. We believed that, if anything, they might even depend on us in the future if we became well-off or if their other children neglected them.

My sincere advice is to not expect any inheritance. There is no guarantee that your parents will leave you anything. Instead, focus on building your own life and success. When you have assets that you created yourself, even if you are treated unfairly, it will still feel better than being both hated and looked down upon.

If you happen to be the unfavored child in your family, instead of blaming your parents, it is better to adapt and live accordingly. Everyone wants to be born with a silver spoon and enjoy a happy life until old age. But how many people actually experience such a perfect life?

Instead of dwelling on the challenges you may face starting life from scratch, embrace the opportunity to make something of yourself. My husband and I started from nothing at age 29, and over eight years, we have managed to amass a fortune worth VND15 billion. This was possible because we started early, supported each other, and stayed committed to our goals.

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