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by Jillian Johnsrud
Why retire once when you can retire often? Hear real mini-retirement stories. See how mini-retirements can unlock work-life balance, purposeful living, and financial freedom.
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- Mar 25, 202635 min
From Corporate Stress to Unplanned Mini Retirement
Meghan Combs shares her journey from a stressful corporate job to an unplanned mini retirement, highlighting the importance of adaptability, mental health, and embracing life's uncertainties. Discover practical insights on navigating change, managing emotions, and finding joy in unexpected life transitions. Resources: EverydayFI website: https://everyday-fi.com EverydayFI episodes with Jillian: https://everyday-fi.com/podcast/76-jillian-j-part-1 https://everyday-fi.com/podcast/76-jillian-j-part-2 Why Retire when you can Retire Often? Get the Kindle, Audiobook, or Paperback book: https://lnk.to/retireoften
- Mar 4, 202632 min
How to Plan a Mini Retirement Abroad in 18 Months
Stacy Ennis explores the evolution of mini retirements, living abroad, and shifting mindsets around work, rest, and travel with Jillian. Stacy shares her journey from a hustle culture to embracing a restoration mindset, offering practical advice for those considering mini retirements and international moves. Links Instagram @stacyennis Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacylynn Youtube: https://youtube.com/@stacyennisauthor Website: https://stacyennis.com Takeaways The emotional and logistical challenges of mini retirements decrease over time Research and a bias toward action are crucial for moving abroad Start small with travel or mini retirements to build confidence Planning and momentum are essential for writing books or other long-term projects
- Jan 21, 202627 min
Opting for mini-retirements instead of FIRE
Brian Herriot discusses the concept of mini retirements and the journey towards financial independence with Jillian. Brian shares his personal experiences, including the challenges he faced during the pandemic and how he shifted his perspective on what financial freedom means. They explore the importance of taking breaks, the lessons learned from traveling, and the value of optimizing for time freedom rather than just financial wealth. Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook free—instant access today, paper copy in September. Normally, that takes three copies, but for "Retire Often" listeners, just one. timefreedombook.com | code: JILLIAN Takeaways: Financial independence is not just about money; it's about time control Taking breaks can enhance creativity and professional growth It's important to challenge limiting beliefs about work and time off A seasonal schedule can help balance work and personal life
- Oct 29, 202528 min
Mini-Retirements in Healthcare and Other All-Consuming Careers
28% of doctors consider leaving the profession on a weekly basis. Can mini-retirements allow people to stay in these demanding careers that they love, but are burning them out? Jillian and Christie discuss the importance of taking sabbaticals in the healthcare profession, particularly in light of the burnout culture that often pervades the field. Christie shares her personal journey of feeling overwhelmed in her role as a palliative care physician and the steps she took to reclaim her well-being through a sabbatical. They explore the systemic issues that contribute to burnout, the fear associated with career transitions, and the importance of finding agency and options within the medical field. The discussion emphasizes the need for self-care, the value of coaching, and the significance of maintaining one's identity outside of work. Links: Website: reclaimphysiciancoaching.com, where any physician interested in exploring coaching can book a free introductory conversation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaim_physician_coaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578579675081 Takeaways: Many doctors feel trapped in their roles due to systemic pressures 28% of doctors contemplate leaving medicine weekly Cultural beliefs can create a false binary of being 'all in' or 'all out' Investing in wellness programs can save healthcare institutions money Fear of losing identity can hinder career transitions Creating a structured sabbatical using the mini-retirement phases can enhance the experience Finding community support can help in navigating career changes
- Oct 1, 202531 min
The Benefits of Taking a Mini-Retirement When You are Already Retired
Why take a mini-retirement when you are fully retired? Justin shares his personal journey of taking a six-month adventure around the world, detailing the motivations behind it, the challenges of maintaining routines while traveling, and the appreciation gained from both travel and returning home. They also delve into the financial aspects of long-term travel, debunking myths about costs and emphasizing the importance of planning and flexibility. You'll see how planning a mini-retirement can help break you out of the retirement routine and add extra adventure and experiences to your daily life. Links mentioned: Substack link for coverage of our international 6 month trip Link to our podcast episode with more details about the trip My personal blog where people can get more insight to how I retired at 33 Takeaways Mini retirements can enhance the retirement experience. Traveling for an extended period allows for deeper cultural immersion. Maintaining healthy routines while traveling is possible with planning. Returning home after travel can increase appreciation for everyday life. Long-term travel can be more affordable than living at home. Traveling can help clarify future living and lifestyle choices. Questioning preconceived notions about travel costs can open new opportunities.
- Sep 10, 202532 min
F-You Money, Side Hustles, and Hacks to Afford for Mini-Retirements
Jillian and Chris dive into Chris's seven-month mini-retirement, where he and his wife traveled through Asia and Europe. Chris shares how they structured the trip, from budgeting and planning to navigating without a traditional schedule. He explains the cost advantage of taking a long trip vs many shorter trips to accomplish a long bucket list. And he goes through different hacks to increase income during a mini-retirement and reduce travel costs. We also talked about how his next upcoming mini-retirement will embrace this new season of life with small children. Link to All the Hacks Episode mentioned: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai
- Jun 25, 202523 min
Reinventing Life Before Retirement
Jillian and Brenda explore Brenda's journey of taking a mini-retirement to rediscover herself through hiking and writing. Brenda shares her experiences of stepping away from a traditional career to embrace nature and the writing process, discussing the emotional and financial aspects of this transition. They delve into themes of trust, community among hikers, and the importance of redefining success in a personal context. Brenda offers insights on using writing as a tool for self-discovery and provides advice for those considering significant life changes. Takeaways: Brenda took a mini retirement to focus on hiking and writing She set a goal to hike a thousand miles in five months The experience helped her redefine what success means Community among hikers fosters positivity and support Writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery Avoiding naysayers is important for pursuing dreams More information about Brenda can be found at https://linktr.ee/drbrendau
- Jun 11, 202536 min
JL Collins: affording mini-retirements on the Simple Path to Wealth
In this conversation, Jillian and JL Collins explore the themes of financial independence, the value of mini retirements, and the importance of life experiences. They discuss the parable of the monk and the minister, which illustrates the balance between wealth and resilience. The conversation delves into the fears surrounding financial decisions and the journey towards financial independence, emphasizing that experiences in youth may not be as accessible in later years. Through a case study of Tom, they highlight the realities of financial setbacks and the importance of confidence in financial planning. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of happiness, wealth, and the importance of optimism in life. Link to Simple Path to Wealth Takeaways The parable of the monk and the minister illustrates financial resilience. Mini retirements can enhance life experiences without a catastrophic financial impact. Life stages affect our preferences and capabilities for experiences. <li dir="ltr" style= "list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: rgb(0,0,0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; vertical-
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