Cady North, an investment advisor and author of "The Art of the Sabbatical," breaks down the often-overlooked value of sabbaticals. She explains how they are not just for academics, but beneficial for everyone seeking balance and growth. Cady emphasizes the need for communication with partners when considering a sabbatical and offers strategies for integrating financial planning. The conversation reveals sabbaticals as transformative experiences that enhance self-reflection and realign personal goals, encouraging listeners to rethink their approach to time off.
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Cady's First Sabbatical
Cady North's first sabbatical was unplanned after feeling burnt out from her demanding job.
This break led her to start her own financial planning business, a pivotal moment in her career.
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Working Less vs. Sabbatical
Working less might not provide the same benefits as a true sabbatical.
A sabbatical forces self-reflection about work's role in one's identity and self-esteem.
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Modern Work and Sabbaticals
Sabbaticals are increasingly necessary due to the always-on nature of modern knowledge work.
COVID-19 further highlighted the importance of work-life balance and flexibility.
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When most folks hear the word “sabbatical”, their mind probably goes to a professor with a tweed jacket, who has earned tenure at a prestigious university, who is going to use that time to write a book. Or maybe your values are more Judeo-Christian based and so you think of a period of rest after 7 years. And while that might be accurate for some folks, our guest today would say that sabbaticals don’t have to be that serious or formal. But on the other hand, they’re not just an extended vacation where you’re sipping pina coladas on the beach! We’re joined by investment advisor Cady North who is the author of “The Art of the Sabbatical” and she’s going to share why taking a sabbatical might be more of a reality for everyone listening. She shares why work breaks are more necessary in our modern economy, what a sabbatical is and isn’t, how to approach the idea with a spouse or partner, gathering the social support around you ahead of the decision, parlaying the benefits when you return to your job, a simple formula for being able to take a sabbatical every 5 years, and much more today!
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