Why Retire Once, When You Can
Retire Often!
“Retire Often provides a roadmap for ambitious professionals to accelerate their careers — without working nonstop! Sabbatical programs aren’t talked about enough, and Jillian Johnsrud is starting an important conversation.”
— Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine
“…But you should read this book, and boy howdy how I wish I’d had it back then. If I had, my mini-retirements (which, make no mistake, were great) could have been so much better. So much less stressful. So much more beneficial. Instead of wandering in the wilderness feeling lost, I would have had this map. I would have had Jillian at my metaphorical side, guiding and reassuring me as I made my way. But I didn’t. She hadn’t written this book yet. But now she has, and now she is here for you…”
— JL Collins, Author of The Simple Path to Wealth and Pathfinders
Interested in Retire Often Group Coaching?
This group coaching is for people who are looking to step away from their 9-5 for a month or longer, maybe even forever. If you are considering taking a career break this year, group coaching will help you navigate that transition more effectively and make the most of your time off.
About Me
Jillian Johnsrud never expected to be able to retire early, so she hatched a plan to retire often. Inspired by the idea of sabbatical years, she set out to sprinkle our retirements throughout her working life.
At 40, Jillian and her family have taken over a dozen mini retirements. These allowed them to pursue dreams like living abroad, traveling to 27 countries, adopting four kids (plus two biological kids), investing in real estate, and traveling the U.S. in a camper.
Jillian has taught, coached, and wrote about mini retirements for almost a decade. She hosts the Retire Often podcast and is a popular speaker and consultant for mini retirements. She lives in
Montana, where she spends time in her garden drinking tea.
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Considering a Sabbatical?
These exercises will also help motivate you as you can start to visualize how beneficial your mini-retirement will be. They might even help you decide when the right time is to embark on this adventure.
Plan an Incredible
1-Month Mini-Retirement
In this mini-workbook, you’ll learn how to negotiate a month off in your current job. Need some inspiration for what you can do in a 1-Month Sabbatical, check out this list of ideas.
Latest Content
See what I’m creating on my podcast Retire Often and blog posts
Mini-Retirements in Healthcare and Other All-Consuming Careers
Summary 28% of doctors consider leaving the profession on a weekly basis. Can mini-retirements allow people to stay in these demanding careers that they love, but are burning them out? Jillian and Christie discuss the importance of taking sabbaticals in the healthcare...
The Benefits of Taking a Mini-Retirement When You are Already Retired
Summary Why take a mini-retirement when you are fully retired? Justin shares his personal journey of taking a six-month adventure around the world, detailing the motivations behind it, the challenges of maintaining routines while traveling, and the appreciation gained...
F-You Money, Side Hustles, and Hacks to Afford for Mini-Retirements
SummaryJillian and Chris dive into Chris’s seven-month mini-retirement, where he and his wife traveled through Asia and Europe. Chris shares how they structured the trip, from budgeting and planning to navigating without a traditional schedule. He explains the cost...
Reinventing Life Before Retirement
Summary Jillian and Brenda explore Brenda's journey of taking a mini-retirement to rediscover herself through hiking and writing. Brenda shares her experiences of stepping away from a traditional career to embrace nature and the writing process, discussing the...
JL Collins: affording mini-retirements on the Simple Path to Wealth
Summary Jillian and JL Collins explore the themes of financial independence, the value of mini retirements, and the importance of life experiences. They discuss the parable of the monk and the minister, which illustrates the balance between wealth and resilience. The...
Mini-Retirements to Practice for Early Retirement
Summary In this conversation, Jillian and Doug discuss the concept of mini retirements and how they can lead to a fulfilling lifestyle while pursuing financial independence. Doug shares his personal experiences with mini retirements throughout his career, emphasizing...