SEAN TINER

This post is #14 / #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  Retirement sounds boring and in many cases unfeasible. Are we really expected to stop work completely and resort to a life of relaxation? On the flip side, why do we have to wait until we retire in order to have the freedom to pursue our passions? Let me pop the bubble of waiting until you have worked 30 years and are living off fixed income in order to start living your dreams. If we continue to live a balanced life and enjoy workcations at your discretion, we will be able to enjoy a balanced and accomplished life now, instead of waiting for a lifetime to pass.                 If you are planning to wait for retirement to enjoy your free time or aft...

This post is #12 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.        Workcations don’t need to be elaborate and require a lot of money to enjoy. From enjoying a picnic in a park to taking a stroll along a hiking path, workcations are meant to get outside and enjoy nature, while unplugging from technology and connecting with others around them. Below are some additional workcation ideas to help you make the most of your experiences and share a range of opportunities for workcationers of all budget levels! Low-Cost Workcations Ideas: Takeout picnic in park. Instead of eating at that fast food restaurant or quickly in your car, take a few moments and enjoy your next takeout meal at a park. Walk along beach. You may be geographically restricted to this, but if you le...

This post is #8 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  The idea of having a bonfire, sleeping in a tent, showering, and returning to work may not excite everyone, but it warmed my spirit! I felt I became so accustomed to the comforts of my house – running hot shower, comfortable bed, and toilet – as well as the comforts of technology – including watching programmed DVR television, perfectly arranging my Netflix queue, responding to email at a moment’s notice  – that I lost touch with unplugging during the workweek. The idea of going somewhere local and unplugging for a few days, while still going to work and contributing during the day, made me feel I could have the best of both worlds – a stable career and dedicated time to relax. My first workcation was spring 2013 for tw...

This post is #1 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  Like many people, I was enamored by the idea of Tim Ferris’ best seller The Four Hour Work Week . Ferris suggested that entrepreneurs can remotely hire third-party contractors, such as application and website developers to build income generating entities, like subscription service websites or iPhone mobile applications. In turn, individuals could work remotely, at their own leisure and enjoy “mini-retirements.” After being introduced the idea of working for yourself and having more free time to explore your own personal interests, I wanted to experience a “mini-retirement.” I thought it would be incredible to launch my own work-from-home business and be able to travel the world at my own convenience. I thought that if you ...