{"id":123032,"date":"2025-03-09T22:50:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T22:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/investing\/episode-92-interview-with-author-mike-drak\/"},"modified":"2025-03-09T22:50:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T22:50:57","slug":"episode-92-interview-with-author-mike-drak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=123032","title":{"rendered":"Episode 92: Interview with Author Mike Drak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">In this episode, I interview Mike Drak a dividend investor, author, public speaker, and a recognized authority on retirement. We talk about how to invest, and how to plan for your future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Based out of Toronto, Mike has published 3 books on retirement. He spent 38 years in the financial services industry and retired at the age of 59. Today\u2019s he working on his 4th book and training for the Iron Man competition. We discuss investing on your own, and how to plan for your retirement. You\u2019ll find today\u2019s episode both educational and inspiring. I also cover the following topics in this episode: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"yt-core-attributed-string__list-group\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">How Mike got started with dividend stocks <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">How do you define a quality dividend stock? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">What are virtual monopolies? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Invest in what you know, ignore the rest <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">How to lower your risk <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Low cost investing <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Why remain 99% invested in dividend stocks? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Are you changing your approach to investing in this economic climate? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Taking a long-term perspective <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Why should you start planning for retirement sooner than later? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">What is the retirement trap? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">What is retirement shock? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Why are some people unhappy at retirement? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">How do you find your passion and purpose in life? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Why are you giving away your books for free? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">What are the 9 retirement principles? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Why did you decide to compete in the Iron Man competition? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">How do you separate from your work identity? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">Describe your first 3 books <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\">What is Ikigai? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\" dir=\"auto\"> How to get in touch with Mike:<br \/><span>1. Two free books can be downloaded here: https:\/\/getbooks.boomingencore.com\/<\/span><br clear=\"none\"\/><span>2. Instagram account: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/retirement_rebel\/<\/span><br clear=\"none\"\/><span>3. LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mike-drak-6b401095\/<\/span><br clear=\"none\"\/><span>4. Website: https:\/\/boomingencore.com\/<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, I interview Mike Drak a dividend investor, author, public speaker, and a recognized authority on retirement. We talk about how to invest, and how to plan for your future. Based out of Toronto, Mike has published 3 books on retirement. 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