You do not have to wait until 65 to actually use your money. There is a version of retirement you can take at 35, at 40, at 45, and Andrew breaks down exactly what it costs, who should not do it, and the step-by-step plan to fund one without derailing your future. 

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What You'll Learn in This Episode

- The difference between a sabbatical and a mini retirement, and why one gives you more leverage
- Four red flags that mean you are not ready to take one yet
- What pausing your contributions actually costs you over 20 and 30 years
- How to calculate your number, including the reentry cushion most people forget
- How to solve healthcare before you leave, and the limits of COBRA
- The exact way to pitch this to your boss without torching your career
- Four real case studies, from a Coast FIRE engineer to a burned-out ER nurse

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Book/s Mentioned 

- Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
- The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss

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Question for you:
What year are you targeting for your mini retirement? Put the number in the comments and make it real.