Comments on: How to Take a Mini-Retirement: Tips and Tricks

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:35:48 +0000

Ok, what is the difference between a “vacation” and a “mini-retirement”? I get plenty of inspiration from going on vacation with my family and I see no difference. Just a fancy term.

By: Sjoerd

Sjoerd — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:07:43 +0000

Hi Tim!

Just sold my appartment and moving to Quepos – Costa Rica for 5 months for a mini-retirement/internship. Going to help set up a nature conservation project there. Check out the webpage if you’re interested in what we’re up to!!
http://www.cecona.org

Thanks for the inspiration, keep it up!!
Kind regards,

Sjoerd

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By: Pagru

Pagru — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:24:20 +0000

Hi Tim – Thought you may be interested in this research.

http://hbswk.hbs.edu/
“Indulgence vs. Regret: Investing in Future Memories
September 2, 2008

Good news for makers of $20,000 watches and other luxury goods and services. Recent research from Harvard Business School professor Anat Keinan and a colleague suggest that we often regret not indulging ourselves earlier in life.”