A professional athlete's frugal approach to what's next
Journal of Accountancy Podcast · AICPA & CIMA
May 21, 202110m 43s
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Show Notes
Amobi Okugo, a pro soccer player, is scheduled to be part of a sports-themed panel discussion at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021. He has continued to pursue education and business opportunities off the field, and he hopes to be a role model as a "frugal athlete." Hear more about Okugo's history and his plans. Also, get a refresher on where the term "imposter syndrome" came from, how many of us it affects, and what we can do to beat it.
What you'll learn from this episode:
- Why Okugo says that mega-millionaire athletes are anomalies.
- How he approached spending money when he was first chosen in the Major League Soccer draft.
- The agreement he made with his parents about pursuing his college degree.
- Tips from a recent JofA article on defeating imposter syndrome.
- A summary of two recent articles related to the IRS.