Lost his job at 35. Hasn't worked in 20 years. He says he needs only about S$150 a month.

@channelnewsasia

3.7M followers · usually 27.3K views a post

Views

404.9K

Likes

8.0K

Comments

587

Shares

1.7K

Why it worked

The video presents a counter-intuitive and extreme lifestyle choice that sparks curiosity and discussion about personal finance and happiness. The relatable struggle of job loss combined with an unconventional solution makes for compelling content.

Summary

This video explores the frugal lifestyle of Colin Lau, who claims to live on S$150 a month after losing his job at 35. He shares his philosophy on spending money, emphasizing mental enjoyment over material possessions.

Free account

Transcript, structure and on-screen text

6 beats and 27 lines of on-screen text — the parts you need to write your own version.

Create a free account to see the full breakdown

Original caption

Could you live on S$150 a month? Colin Lau does. After losing his job at 35, he decided to retire instead of finding another job. Now 55, he spends about S$150 a month, choosing to "spend money like a caveman", as he puts it. But Colin says he doesn't feel deprived. "My happiness and pleasure are all mental. Mental fun happens to be free." Watch the full Money Mind episode. #cnainsider #frugalliving #PersonalFinance