On episode 079, Tim Ulbrich, co-founder of Your Financial Pharmacist, interviews Dr. Nick Ornella, a 2009 graduate of Ohio Northern University, about his journey paying off his student loans in 10 months and shortly after taking one year off to travel the world. Tim and Nick talk about redefining the concept of retirement and why the concept of mini-retirements are gaining traction. They finish the show up by getting practical with 7 steps you can take to plan for a year off.  

Mentioned on the Show

• Script Financial
• Young Professional’s Guide to a Year Off
• The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
• Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term Travel by Rolf Potts
• How to Travel the World: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter by Matt Kepnes
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That The Poor and the Middle Class Do Not by Robert T. Kiyosaki
• YFP 032: Find Your Why (Part 1) - 3 Life Planning Questions w/ Tim & Jess Ulbrich
• YFP 033: Find Your Why (Part 2) - The Path to Success w/ Tim & Jess Ulbrich
• Year Off Blog: The 7 Financial Steps to a Year Off
• Year Off Blog: Calculate Your Year Off Age