I had an opportunity to work overseas. I told myself I'd save up to bring fortune and fame to my parents—at the cost of seeing them less.

Few months down, my father passed away. Complications that could have been prevented had he got treated early (he hid it because "didn't want to trouble us", typical asian parents).

My whole world turned upside down. I booked flights for the whole year to return home at least once a month. I treated my my mom and sisters family trips overseas. I didn't save up.

Few years forward, everyone's married and we can't travel together anymore, and my mom is very old. And now I'm saving up for my own family.

I'd probably richer had I saved up earlier, but I don't regret my decision.