Phillip Black and Michail Katkoff break down why they left the Nordics, trading modesty-maxxing for Mediterranean chaos and a bit more sun. The two dive into the quiet conservatism baked into Scandinavian life, the erosion of hunger that comes with too much comfort, and the calculus behind moving to Cyprus and Greece.
00:00 The Conservative Psyop of Scandinavia
04:31 Cultural Reflections and Personal Experiences in Sweden
09:07 Transitioning to Cyprus: Opportunities and Challenges
13:37 Understanding the Swedish Welfare State
18:03 Career Reflections and the Consulting Path
24:30 Navigating the Gaming Industry's Landscape
26:54 The Challenges of Client Management
29:51 Decisiveness in Consulting
32:41 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Consulting
34:36 Building a Sustainable Deal Flow
37:26 Establishing Expertise vs. Personality
41:39 Life Choices and Career Reflections
42:34 Balancing Work and Personal Life
46:13 Relocation and Family Decisions
48:58 Cultural Differences and Education Challenges
55:28 Economic Growth and Finland's Future
61:04 Reflections and Future Aspirations
