At our family reunion, my arrogant brother-in-law Tom mocked my husband David for being a teacher, boasting about his Ferrari and high-paying legal job. David stayed calm, but I was fuming.Days later, karma struck.

Tom’s Ferrari broke down, and with no wallet or working phone, he was forced to take a crowded, sweaty bus to an important meeting—where he ran into none other than David, riding calmly with a book in hand.From a humiliating fall into a stranger’s lap to missing a critical meeting and losing a client, Tom’s day spiraled. By the time he arrived late and disheveled, he was demoted.At the next reunion, Tom showed up humbled and apologized to David in front of everyone. He admitted that real success isn’t about luxury—but about making a difference, something David does every day.