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The 9 Things I’m Most Thankful for from My Year Off

Posted on November 22, 2018July 2, 2019 by nick@ypyearoff.com

Travel is an eye-opening experience and is often the source of many people’s fondest memories. And it often leaves people with a feeling of gratitude for the time they’ve had in their favorite travel destinations. I’m very thankful for all the travel experiences I’ve had over the years, and in particular, during my Year Off….

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Time to Pursue Our Dreams is the Most Valuable of Things

Posted on November 15, 2018 by nick@ypyearoff.com

Finding the time to do more of what we love doing is one of the biggest challenges facing working adults today. Between our jobs and personal care and sleep, we are left with precious little time to do what we love doing and to pursue our biggest dreams and aspirations. A Year Off represents all…

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The Feelings of Complete Freedom During a Year Off

Posted on September 26, 2018July 22, 2019 by nick@ypyearoff.com

“Yesterday was one of the best days of the trip so far. Was not expecting much of an exciting day but was blown away. Left Capitol Reef and headed southeast on highway 95, absolutely incredible views. Snow capped Henry Mountains to the west, then red rock canyon walls.

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Live Life Without Regrets

Posted on August 1, 2018July 13, 2019 by nick@ypyearoff.com

How can you live life without regrets? Is it even possible? “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~Mark…

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A Year Off is for Young Professionals

Posted on July 30, 2018July 13, 2019 by nick@ypyearoff.com

Gap years are for college students. Sabbaticals are for college professors. Retirement is for those in their 50s and 60s. A Year Off is for young professionals. Your Year Off Age is the age you put your working life and career on temporary hold to hit the road and pursue whatever dreams you may have….

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain

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