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Martial arts champion Jackie Chan has always lived a luxurious lifestyle and has a massive car collection. While this lifestyle cost him a huge amount of money, Chan managed to save $8 million on meals. In his autobiography ?Never Grow Up.? Chan finally disclosed how he achieved this feat.

The martial arts champion also told what led to his decision to save on meals. Along with this, he also shared rare insights on how he spent his money. During that time, Chan’s three films, Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow, Drunken Master?and?The Fearless Hyena, had become huge hits. Due to this, Chan had earned a huge amount of money, which he could spend on anything he desired.?

Jackie Chan?s startling statements on how he saved millions and its unexpected aftermath?

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In his autobiography, Chan disclosed how he spent more than 10 million paying for other people’s food. He also explained how he gave expensive presents to people like leather jackets and wine cases. Along with this, Chan also told how he spent extravagantly on buying costly things to show off. Once, he brought seven expensive watches and wore them together to showoff to his stunt team. Later, realizing how lavishly he was spending money, Chan decided, ?No big meals out.??

Afterwards, he revealed,??Every night, I didn?t know what to do with myself, so I?d return to the studio and sit there editing films?? continuing, Chan spoke that when he saw the time after that, he realized that it was still early hours. Needless to say, Chan had saved valuable time as well by not going out for big meals outside.??

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Further, Chan narrated, ?I?d saved 8 million on me.?However, it then dawned upon Chang that he had tortured himself by controlling his innate desire. Therefore, he took the decision never to limit his spending again. Since he has a huge fortune, Chan can spend it to his heart’s content. Later, Chan made a shocking revelation of how he would spend his huge fortune.?

Jackie Chan?s astonishing admission of what he will do with his huge fortune

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“In 2011, Chan made a surprising comment to a question about who will inherit his massive fortune. ?I would rather donate my fortune to charity than give it to Jaycee, “, Chan spoke.?Jaycee is Chan’s son.?

His reasoning was that if Jaycee had capability, he would make his own money. Adding, he said that if Jaycee couldn’t do so, he would squander Chan’s money. These views clearly depict how Chan desires his son to be independent and self-sufficient.

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Chan’s decision to not limit his spending portrays that he learned to never compromise on what made him happy. As fans, we hope to learn more about his journey. Do you think Chan took the right decision in not trying to reduce his spending any more? Share your views in the comments section.