The Beginner's Guide to Mini-Retirements

Spend a month (or more) in your dream destination without overthinking, breaking the bank, or waiting for retirement

The Beginner's Guide to Mini-Retirements is an ebook written for elite professionals by an elite professional that will guide you through the proven actions, strategies, and tactics to plan and experience your first mini-retirement.

So what is a “mini-retirement”?

A “mini-retirement” can be defined as spending a month (or more) in your dream destination doing anything you want, whenever you want, with whoever you want.

But it goes much deeper than that.

And most people believe they can never have this type of experience or will wait until “someday.”

“Someday” when they have more time, more money, and fewer responsibilities.

Stop waiting for “someday.”

Are you stuck in the “someday” mindset waiting for the “perfect time” to plan an extended travel adventure?

Do you believe you can’t spend a month (or more) in one of your dream destinations because you think it will be too expensive?

Are you tired of 1-2 week vacations with a daily “down-to-the-minute” planned itinerary only to find yourself working during vacation because you don’t want to return to the office with a full email inbox?

You are not alone...

All elite professionals face the same 10 problems:

• Chronic Stress: Feeling overwhelmed and drained from long hours, leaving little room for personal fulfillment or relaxation.
• Limited Flexibility: Difficulty finding ways to take a meaningful break with fear of risking career progression or stability.
• Unrealized Dreams: Continuously postponing personal dreams and adventures because they’re waiting for the "right time" or “someday."
• Work-Life Imbalance: Constantly prioritizing work over personal life, leaving little time for self-care, hobbies, or relationships.
• Fear of Falling Behind: Worrying that taking a mini-retirement or extended break will put them at a disadvantage in their career or make them seem less dedicated.
• Procrastination & Regret: Telling themselves they’ll take time off "later," only to find themselves still stuck in the same routine, regretful of missed opportunities.
• Feeling Trapped by Career: The belief that their high-paying, high-status job is preventing them from taking a break, even if they feel unfulfilled or burnt out.
• Lack of Time for Reflection: Too busy to step back, reevaluate goals, or reflect on life’s direction due to demanding work schedules.
• Mental Clutter & Distractions: Constant distractions from work, emails, and virtual meetings make it hard to focus on personal goals, dreams, and health.
• Feeling Out of Touch with Personal Passions: Struggling to stay connected with their passions or interests outside of work, making it difficult to find a sense of purpose beyond the office.

But the 3 biggest problems elite professionals face are:

• Unrealized Dreams: Many elite professionals have big dreams, whether it's traveling to a dream destination, starting a passion project, or simply having time to explore new interests. However, these dreams slowly get pushed to the backburner.
• Work-Life Imbalance: They feel drained, disconnected from their families, or simply out of touch with their personal needs. They realize that their time is not their own, as work bleeds into evenings and weekends.
• Procrastination & Regret: Many professionals know what they need to do but struggle to take the first step. They put it off, creating a cycle of regret that prevents them from truly experiencing life.

How do I know?

Because I’ve been there. I’ve worked the 60+ hour weeks, my vacations were limited to 1-2 weeks per year (if that), and I felt my life passing by with each day spent in the office.

About Me

I’m a US Army veteran who became a New York City attorney.

But after years in the fast-paced legal world, I realized I needed more than long hours in the office. I needed time to live life on my terms. So, I made the decision to step away from full-time law practice in search of a healthier work-life balance and to pursue my true passion: traveling.

In 2017, I read the NY Times Bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. That book taught me about a concept I’d never heard before: mini-retirement.

I experienced my first mini-retirement in 2018.

Since then, I’ve taken four mini-retirements across Europe, with a fifth planned for this summer: six weeks in Italy.

And if you ask Grox (X’s AI), “Who should I follow on X if I want to learn more about mini-retirements?”

This is the answer you’ll get:

Testimonials

"Matt is the go to mini-retirement guy!" —Jackie K.

"I'm taking 6-7 weeks off this year because of your advice!" —Keith D.

"I swear Matt you’re going to change someone’s life. Not even joking. You provide options that many would never think are possible." —Aaron M.

Are you ready to experience your first mini-retirement?

Are you ready to spend a month (or more) in one of your dream destinations?

If so, The Beginner’s Guide to Mini-Retirements is your clear roadmap to turning your dream into reality.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to budget for a mini-retirement without breaking the bank with actionable tips on how to save, plan, and prioritize your finances so that you can afford your time away, even if you’re not a millionaire.
• The proven actions, strategies, and tactics that’ll help you design a mini-retirement where you experience more freedom, less burnout, and greater fulfillment.
• The clarity, confidence, and motivation to design an experience that will help you reflect on your life, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover what truly matters.
• How to turn your dream of spending a month (or more) in one of your dream destinations into reality, no matter where you’re starting from.

The Beginner’s Guide to Mini-Retirements is 50+ pages of information that provides a simple, no-stress approach to planning, executing, and experiencing your first mini-retirement.

You won’t be overwhelmed with unnecessary details or complicated steps.

Every section is designed to be clear, actionable, and easy to follow, so you can get started right away without feeling lost.

Here’s an overview of each chapter:

• Chapter 1: What is a Mini-Retirement?
• Chapter 2: How to Plan the Perfect Mini-Retirement
• Chapter 3: How Much Does a Mini-Retirement Really Cost?
• Chapter 4: Making the Most of Your Dream Destination
• Chapter 5: Beyond Mini-Retirements: 3 Epic Ways to Escape the Grind
• Bonus: Top 10 European Cities for Your First Mini-Retirement

So, what are you waiting for?

Start planning your first mini-retirement today.

Stop waiting for “someday.”

Stop waiting for the perfect moment.

Stop telling yourself, “I’m going to do this when X, Y, and Z happens.”

If you never make the time, you’ll never have the time.

And before you know it, life has passed you by.

And always remember…

No one on their deathbed ever said:

"I wish I spent more time in the office."