Focused 134: Finding Space with Sean McCabe
Sep 14, 2021
Sean McCabe, a creative entrepreneur known for his insights on business and sabbaticals, shares his transformative year-long break during a pandemic. He discusses the importance of structured rest to fuel creativity and productivity. McCabe emphasizes mastering time management and recognizing burnout while offering strategies to integrate self-care into busy schedules. He reflects on the transition from a conventional lifestyle to embracing a simplified, fulfilling routine, ultimately advocating for sustainable creativity in a fast-paced world.
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Sabbatical Interrupted
- Sean McCabe's year-long sabbatical in 2020 was interrupted by the pandemic.
- He and his wife traveled the West Coast before settling down in Boise, Idaho.
Backpack Travel
- Try selling everything and traveling with only a backpack to discover what you truly need.
- It's surprisingly freeing to realize how little you actually require.
iPad Only Revelation
- Sean McCabe found that he missed his Mac more than expected while trying to go iPad-only during his sabbatical.
- He also discovered how easy it is to accumulate unnecessary items that you don't actually miss when gone.