A Protagonist Uses Intuition Hey friends, Today we are breaking down an essential method for your Sabbatical but also for your life. I used this mental model to solo travel Asia for 4 months. And I want you to have it. Topics we will discusss: Making Decisions on the Fly Resolving Regret Becoming a Protagonist Let's get it!!! Onward to Adventure When your Sabbatical *is* going well, you're not fixated on the past or future. You are captured by what's unfolding around you. When hotel bookings,...
16 days ago • 4 min read
A Mistake We Can't Take Back The Sabbatical Blueprint #13 YOUTUBE -> NOW AVAILABLE (subscribe here too) Hey friends, Today's newsletter covers a heavy subject, and I wouldn’t blame you for skipping this week. **If you are feeling tapped out, no worries, go for a walk or visit with friends instead.** However, for us to truly understand burnout (and why rest and sabbaticals are important), we need to study the extremes. My goal today is to create greater empowerment and peace once we understand...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Say what? The Sabbatical Blueprint #12 YOUTUBE -> NOW AVAILABLE (subscribe here too) Hey friends, Today, I’m feeling spicy. And we need a hot take now and then. You might be thinking, “Duty? Like I’m obligated to travel? It’s not just for silly fun times?” Yes. Of course, when you travel, you can also enjoy yourself. There are many experiences, friends, museums, and street foods to indulge in. Visiting Amalfi or a cozy cottage in the English countryside can be pleasurable by itself. But by...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Bucket-List Spotlight! The Sabbatical Blueprint #11 YOUTUBE -> NOW AVAILABLE (subscribe here too) Hey friends, This week we’re picking up on our Travel Guide series! A month ago we covered Thailand but I'm excited to share possibly my favorite country to visit. We will spotlight the next big travel and bucket-list destination, Vietnam – the Land of the Blue Dragon. By the end of this newsletter, you’ll understand the top experiences, general costs, and key travel tips to make your Vietnamse...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
The Matrix and The Hero's Journey The Sabbatical Blueprint #10 Youtube Available Now (Subscribe) Hey Friends, Today, we’re breaking down The Truth About Red Pill - what it is, what it promises, and where it falls short. You might be wondering, “Johnny, how does Red Pill have anything to do with work culture, let alone sabbaticals?” Fair question. Follow along, and we’ll unpack how this cultural phenomenon connects to how we work, rest, and live - and why it’s only half the story. What is the...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
How to tell Loved Ones The Sabbatical Blueprint #9 Youtube Available Now (Subscribe) Hey Friends, This week we are breaking down what I believe may be the hardest part of taking a Sabbatical: discussing it with loved ones. Even if you’ve got the finances and plans sorted, your friends and family depend on you. Your absence—at least temporarily—will require an adjustment to their daily lives. (We will cover the "Sabbatical Family" in another newsletter that outlines what bringing the whole...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
The Original Burnout Solution The Sabbatical Blueprint #8 Youtube Available Now (Subscribe) Hey Friends, Today we’re uncovering the meaning and history behind the word: "Sabbatical." Given this is the Sabbatical Blueprint newsletter, we needed to get here eventually! But I can't give it all away at once. I need to keep you interested :) But today, I've condensed thousands of years of tradition into one!! email. Enjoy. Common Myths For many, a Sabbatical is a one-time fix. Maybe you’ve known a...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hiroshima Entry The Sabbatical Blueprint #7 YOUTUBE -> NOW AVAILABLE (subscribe here too) Hey friends, This week, I’m kicking off the Journal Series. Today’s entry comes from my visit to Japan last summer during my sabbatical. As you know, I’m passionate about food, history, and technology; so this destination was an obvious choice. Samurai, sushi, and high-speed trains? Sign me up! Anyway I found something interesting while visiting Hiroshima. And it spurred the question, "What happens when...
2 months ago • 3 min read
It's a Scam The Sabbatical Blueprint #6 YOUTUBE -> NOW AVAILABLE (subscribe here too) Hey friends, Clickbait aside—obviously, work with a financial planner to avoid being homeless at 65. However... I’m of the mind, as a 31-year-old man, that I never want to retire. I'd like to work until I die, of course that's doing the work I like. It's fair to say I’m still young to these topics. Who knows? We often hesitate on a restaurant order after a few minutes, so yeah, in 40 years, preferences can...
3 months ago • 2 min read