ChooseFI 333 | Unlocking Your First Mini-Retirement
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Jul 12, 2021 
Jillian Johnsrud, host of the Everyday Courage podcast and a financial independence expert, joins the discussion on the transformative power of mini-retirements. She highlights how these brief breaks from work can create meaningful life experiences rather than waiting for traditional retirement. The conversation delves into strategies for planning a mini-retirement, balancing career and family commitments, and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside routines. Get ready to embrace adventure and optimize your time for a more fulfilling life!
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Mini-Retirements Unlock Early Life Breaks
- Mini-retirements allow you to experience life breaks before traditional or financial independence retirement ages.
- They provide a way to reclaim decades of your life earlier than the usual golden years waiting period.
Inspired by Biblical Sabbath Year
- Jillian and her husband first considered a mini-retirement in their first year of marriage despite significant debt.
- Inspired by the Old Testament concept of a Sabbath year, she envisioned taking a year off life to reset.
Free Yourself From Obligations First
- Assess if your possessions, debt, or obligations prevent even short time off; if so, work to free up bandwidth.
- Don't let current inability become a permanent barrier to taking mini-retirements in the future.
