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38, Building a $4.5M Portfolio, Living a Contrarian Life in Singapore [Chills 228 ft ContraTurtle]

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What if everything you’ve been told about success in Singapore is… optional? We sat with one of Singapore’s most talked-about new voices in personal finance and intentional living: 🐢 ContraTurtle

Who is ContraTurtle?

He’s not a trader. He’s not into get-rich-quick schemes. And no, that turtle mask he shows up in isn’t a gimmick – it’s a philosophy. Inspired by Charlie Munger and powered by AI (yes, really), ContraTurtle is on a mission to challenge the script: graduate, get a job, buy a condo, repeat. Tune in as he shares:

  • Why the "condo-and-car" script might not be your path to happiness.
  • How a shocking family loss led to a radical rethink of money and purpose.
  • The surprising connection between Charlie Munger, a scarecrow village, and finding your Ikigai.
  • ContraTurtle’s nine criteria for picking stocks—and why "lazy investing" could be your best strategy.
  • A glimpse into the future of tech investing (hint: it involves AI glasses and WhatsApp).

This isn’t just about money. It’s about designing a life that’s truly yours — not one borrowed from your parents, your peers, or societal pressure.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

What We Discuss:

  • 03:27 - What’s your backstory, and how did you become the ContraTurtle?
  • 05:52 - Do you stress-test your ideas, or do you see happiness in simplicity?
  • 08:35 - What is your Ikigai, and how did you discover it?
  • 12:24 - How are you accumulating capital, and what’s your professional role?
  • 15:35 - What inspired you to start investing after your career in tech sales?
  • 19:52 - How do you pick stocks, and is it the main focus of your portfolio?
  • 29:48 - How do you spot tech companies with potential for 10x or 20x returns?
  • 34:55 - At what point do you decide to sell a stock after holding it?

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