Blog/Everything

Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written630 postsabout software/personal development, technology, minimalism, FIRE, movies, startups and my life. These span three separate blogs, with all articles linked from here.

This blog Focuses on exploring the intersection of minimalism, mindfulness and technology + my journal.

Minafi Financial indepenence, investing and my journy to retire early (36 ✔️).

Hardcover Building Hardcover in public.

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201725 articles
Coinbase Review: The Easiest Way to Get Started Investing in Bitcoin
Why I’m Going for FIO – Financial Independence with Options

A method to help you estimate how much money you need to retire early and be financially independence while achieving everything on your bucket list.

November / December 2017 Goals & Moving Status!
The Burden of Now
Where Are You On The Minimalist Living Spectrum?
Data Says the Millennial Early Retirement Age is 40 – Here’s How They Could Do It

Analysis of 10k people pursuing financial independence shows most millennials could retire by 40. Here's what they'll need to do to make it happen.

October / November 2017 Goals & Moving Announcement!
My FinCon 2017: Accidental Connections, Beer & Memories
Build Focus with Roosevelt Dashes
My Failure Resume: A Story of 22 Failures Over 18 years
Minimal Hurricane Preparation
When Are You On Autopilot?
Minafi 2017 Q3 Fall Investment Report
Mutual Funds vs ETFs: What’s the Difference Between Them?
September / October 2017 Personal Goals & Review
Joy is a Skill, Remember to Practice It
Simplify Your Desktop with Bartender
How I Learned to be Less Critical of Others
How I Would (and Do) Invest $1 Million
Why I Don’t Blog Anonymously
Why Minafi’s Logo is a Torii
The Minafi Money Map
Why Write An Interactive Guide to FIRE?
August / September 2017 Personal Goals & Review
The People Who Inspire Me The Most