What if you didn't have to wait until 65 to retire? Author and mini-retirement expert Jillian Johnsrud joins us to share how she and her family have taken over a dozen "mini retirements" by age 40—allowing them to travel to 27 countries, adopt four kids, and live their dreams without sacrificing career growth.
In this conversation, we dive deep into Chapter 1 of her book Retire Often, exploring how to design your perfect mini-retirement adventure. Jillian breaks down:
✨ The surprising ways people use mini retirements - from burnout recovery and health improvement to professional growth and testing out full retirement
✨ Why focusing on just 3 goals makes your time off more impactful than trying to do everything
✨ The phased approach to structuring your break for maximum synergy between your objectives
✨ Practical planning tools including the "Ideal Day/Week/Year" exercise and the Identity-Activity-Possession framework
✨ How strategic breaks can actually boost your career rather than derail it
Whether you're feeling burned out, dreaming of extended travel, or just want more intentional seasons in your life, this episode offers actionable strategies to retire not once—but often.
About Jillian Johnsrud: Jillian is the author of Retire Often and has coached hundreds of people to achieve work-life balance through mini retirements. She hosts the Retire Often podcast and is a popular speaker on creating more purposeful seasons of life.
Connect with Jillian:
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Website: https://retireoften.com/
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Retire Often Book: https://retireoften.com/book/
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Book Purchasing Link: https://lnk.to/retireoften
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Free Opt-In Worksheets:
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Planning: https://retireoften.com/mini/
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Negotiating: https://retireoften.com/onemonth/
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Workbook: https://retireoften.com/workbook/
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Group Coaching: https://retireoften.com/group-coaching/
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Social Media:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianjohnsrud/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillianJohnsrud/
If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness.
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