Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is the podcast for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.
Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life, and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.
Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.
Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.
DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast. For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Life by Design
Retire Often? How Mini-Retirements Can Supercharge Your Life & Career with Jillian Johnsrud, Ep 163
Ever feel like the traditional "work for 40 years, then retire" plan just isn't cutting it anymore? You're not alone! This week we're flipping the script with Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often. We dive deep into the concept of "mini-retirements" – intentional breaks from your primary profession that are a month or longer and focused on something meaningful to you.
Jillian shares how these strategic breaks aren't just about vacations; they can actually boost your financial independence and career trajectory in surprising ways! We tackle everything from negotiating time off with your current employer (even if you think you're "too important"!) to navigating those well-meaning but often unhelpful opinions from friends and family. Get ready to challenge your assumptions about work, rest, and living your best life, now!
Timestamps:
- 0:48 Why Jillian wrote Retire Often and the life-changing potential of mini-retirements
- 1:42 Challenging the old life script: Why the 25-year grind to retirement might be outdated
- 2:07 The evolving economy and why frequent career breaks are becoming the new norm
- 3:00 What exactly is a mini-retirement? Defining the key elements
- 5:49 Unpacking the financial benefits: How taking time off can actually make you richer
- 8:57 The power of pausing: Gaining clarity and new opportunities by stepping off the treadmill
- 11:25 Keeping your job and taking a break: Negotiating a mini-retirement with your current employer
- 17:00 Tackling societal pressures and internal narratives around work and rest
- 25:07 Budgeting for your break: You don't need millions to take a mini-retirement
Connect with Jillian
- Website
- Retire Often Book
- Book Purchasing Link
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- Group Coaching
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Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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