by Reboot Partners | Dec 17, 2010 | From the Blog, Personal Stories
I was recently faced with an unexpected sabbatical of sorts. I had an operation (all is fine) where I had to cancel all meetings and travel for 3 months. I am one of those people who thrive on traveling and doing five things at once. But you know what? The power of...
by Reboot Partners | May 24, 2010 | From the Blog, Personal Stories, The Books
No matter what your age, you are probably rethinking retirement. Generation X and Yers are more likely to change jobs, and even careers, as much as seven to eight times in their lives. They already view retirement as one of those changes. It is we Baby Boomers who are...
by Reboot Partners | Feb 1, 2010 | From the Blog, Personal Stories
Rita has been receiving fantastic ePostcards from a friend of hers named Kathy – Kathy was the first one to introduce a five year plan to Rita and the concepts of sabbaticals and early retirements. Kathy and her husband are now on a 3+ month cruise on the MV...
by Reboot Partners | Dec 15, 2009 | From the Blog, Personal Stories
Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his sabbaticals....
by Reboot Partners | Oct 30, 2009 | From the Blog, Personal Stories
A week ago Friday, Paul Rooker and Cathy Allen, one of the Sabbatical Sisters, got married in the Pecos National Historical Park outside Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Sabbatical Sisters and many other friends shared in the weekend of festivities. Several former attendees...
by Reboot Partners | Sep 10, 2009 | From the Blog, Personal Stories
I badly needed time off in 2006. I had not taken more than a week and a half off at a time in over 20 years. I took my first “minisabbatical” by scheduling a month of vacation time, using some carryover days, and renting a house in Umbria, Italy. I was CEO of a...
