The Financial Independence Show How to Retire Often | Jillian Johnsrud
Sep 9, 2025
In this enlightening chat, Jillian Johnsrud, author and early financial independence achiever, shares insights from her book, *Retire Often*. She emphasizes the importance of mini-retirements for a sustainable work-life balance, revealing how they can enhance your financial trajectory. Jillian discusses effective negotiation tactics for requesting time off and shares personal stories that illustrate the transformative power of intentional breaks. Listen for tips on budgeting for adventures and navigating life's transitions with purpose!
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Practice Retirement Like Training
- Retire often trains you to practice retirement skills through repeated mini-retirements so you transition smoothly into full retirement.
- Each mini-retirement acts as a capital investment that compounds into better relationships, health, and hobbies over time.
Phase Your Mini-Retirement
- Narrow mini-retirement goals to three priorities and split the trip into distinct phases focused on one priority at a time.
- In each phase pick active-rest activities that restore energy and give structure to avoid boring, unhelpful downtime.
Start With Short Trips
- Start small: try a month or two mini-retirement before attempting a year so you build confidence and skills.
- Incrementally increase length after you learn how to rest, travel, or pursue projects effectively.
