Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition #042 The way towards financial literacy and financial independence, and how to escape from the curse of perfectionism, with Nikos Mavrakis.
Nikos Mavrakis grew up in Greece and at the age of 17 he moved to the United States to study. Since then he's obtained 3 degrees: a Bachelors and a Masters in Computer Engineering, and an MBA in Technology Management. He has worked in Corporate America, US Government, and the tech start-up world, and he invests in multiple asset classes. He is also a knowledge broker, passionate about helping people improve their mindset and get on a path towards achieving their biggest dreams!
Key takeaways:
- How self education improved his life much more than 3 university degrees
- The one book on mindset which should be mandatory reading
- The way towards financial literacy and financial independence
- The most important element of the entrepreneur's mindset
- From casually running 5k to running New York Marathon for charity
- How perfectionism holds you back and what to do about it
Quote:
"Be very careful whose advice you follow. There's nothing worse than bad advice."
-Nikos Mavrakis
Valuable resources:
Email Nikos: nm@nikomavrakis.com
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performacecoachniko
Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career.
Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned.