

A Sabbatical Every Seven Weeks - Sean McCabe
13 snips Jun 17, 2021
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Burnout and Isolation
- In 2014, Sean McCabe worked 100+ hours per week and realized his only friends were his employees.
- This lack of personal connection and constant work led him to explore sabbaticals.
Start Small, Commit Publicly
- Start with short, recurring sabbaticals, like one week every seven weeks.
- Publicly commit to your sabbatical schedule to increase accountability.
The Sabbatical Cycle
- The first sabbatical often feels like a vacation, the second brings resistance, and the third is when it clicks.
- Many experience guilt from not accomplishing anything, but rest is the main goal.