On Sabbaticals with Johnny Roland

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s no perfect time to hit pause on your career, reset, and find new motivations. Sometimes it’s not a choice. When Johnny Roland had a time out forced upon him by the corporate world, he used his sabbatical to figure out an entirely new path.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today he will share his journey with us—and it’s one that cannot help but touch your heart. He’s led a rich, varied life. After moving through several successful careers, Johnny is now in that time of life where he gets to choose what’s next. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, he reveals why the doors in life will always open if you pay attention.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We discussed:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The difficult lesson Johnny learned about the corporate world after losing his job</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why his turning point in the process of growing up started at age 42</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How the Oakland Hills firestorm taught Johnny about what's important in life</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ways we distract ourselves when we feel uncomfortable—and one key practice that can help counteract discomfort</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Johnny started “practicing retirement” during his financial planning career</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The true difference between being successful and being happy</span></li> </ul>