Ankur Warikoo’s Emotional Throwback of Father’s Money Woes Has a Solid Financial Tip

Ankur Warikoo recently shared a poignant memory from his childhood that taught him the “difference between chaos and stability”. He reflected on a time when his family faced severe financial hardship after his father lost his job, and concluded his story with a powerful financial lesson that left many with thoughts.

“1995. I was 15. Papa had just lost his job. We were down to our last few thousands in the bank. He went to the bank to withdraw 10K. On his way back, someone robbed him of it. We plunged into chaos. Financial debt. Personal favours. Collectors at our doorstep. I remember days where ma papa would skip a meal, because we didn’t have money,” wrote Warikoo on X.

He added, “Ma’s salary of Rs. 1000 as a primary school teacher was supporting us.”

Warikoo then recounted a moment when the government announced compensation for his father’s house in Kashmir, which had been destroyed. He shared, “Accepting the compensation meant he would never, ever have the home he grew up in. But that money would save us. And it did.”

“That day, I learnt that the difference between chaos and stability is often not that big. For us, it was 10,000 rupees!” he emphasised the critical lesson he took from that experience.

Warikoo further reflected that “money is emotionless”, yet it “makes you feel and do things that are almost always driven by emotions”.

“That is the purpose of money. Not to buy happiness. Not to buy growth. Not to buy things. Not to buy status. Instead, to buy stability. Respect money for the stability it provides. Instead of becoming a slave to the addiction it offers,” he conlcuded his post, leaving readers with this thought.

Here’s how people reacted to his post on X:

“…I kind of had the same situation during my childhood. Dad was a mill worker in Mumbai. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us as always,” posted an individual.

Another added, “Not to justify, but it shaped who you are. The memories may haunt you, but life is still smiling with you.”

“Brave family, to say the least! Each one of you – your Mom, Dad and you, Ankur, deserves high accolades: for your fortitude, resilience and zeal to bounce back. Salutes to your parents and compliments to you for being with them even at 37, when most sons leave them,” commented a third.