In the Julius Babao vlog titled "The Chinkee Tan Story: It Used to Be Poor but How to Get Rich?", Chinkee Tan shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to achieving financial success. Growing up in poverty, Tan faced numerous obstacles, including the family business's failure, which left them struggling to make ends meet. However, he turned his life around through perseverance and smart financial strategies.

Chinkee emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, hard work, and maintaining a positive mindset. He shares practical advice on building wealth, such as setting clear financial goals, diversifying income sources, and adopting a savings mentality. His personal story serves as a motivational example for many Filipinos aspiring to improve their financial situation​