About Carepital

Carepital is a space for exploring life's biggest questions while building the financial foundation to pursue your answers.

The Philosophy

We live in an age of infinite information but limited wisdom. We have access to every fact, every study, every opinion—yet making decisions about what truly matters remains as difficult as ever.

I believe that both ancient wisdom and modern systems thinking can help us navigate these decisions. The Stoics, Eastern philosophers, and classical thinkers wrestled with the same fundamental questions we face today. Their insights, combined with contemporary frameworks, offer powerful tools for clarity.

At the same time, financial freedom isn't just about money—it's about creating the space to pursue what matters most. A solid financial engine gives you the runway to take risks, make changes, and invest in your growth.

What I Explore

  • 01
    Life's Work & Purpose — Finding meaning, making decisions aligned with your values, and discovering what truly matters to you.
  • 02
    Ancient Wisdom — Timeless principles from Stoicism, Eastern philosophy, and classical thought that remain relevant today.
  • 03
    Modern Systems — Practical frameworks, mental models, and systematic approaches to decision-making.
  • 04
    Financial Engine — Building wealth through systematic investing, portfolio strategies, and creating financial independence.

About Me

I'm Charlie Chan. I created Carepital as a way to share my own journey of figuring out what life's work means and building a financial foundation to support it.

I don't have all the answers. In fact, I'm still figuring out many of these questions myself. But I believe that the process of exploring them—drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern systems—is valuable in itself.

This isn't about quick fixes or get-rich-quick schemes. It's about the long game: making thoughtful decisions, building sustainable wealth, and continually refining what matters most.

Why "Carepital"?

The name combines "care" and "capital"—a reminder that wealth-building should serve what we care about, not the other way around. Money is a tool. Wisdom helps us use it well.

Connect

Find me on X where I share thoughts and ideas:

@CharlieChanZeng

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