Karma Strikes: Mom Regrets Teaching 'Losses are Blessings'

My mom’s life motto was “Taking a Loss is a Blessing.” She firmly believed that every concession and sacrifice in life would eventually transform into good fortune.

When I asked her why, she’d say it was the wisdom of our ancestors: "A little patience calms the storm, and stepping back gives you endless possibilities."

What’s ridiculous is that no one in our entire family could sway her even an inch.

Until I turned 20. I’d just won half a million dollars in a startup competition and landed an investment offer.