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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written 664 posts about 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.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi Financial indepenence, investing and my journey to retire early (or at least a sabatical from 36-42).

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2017 25 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. How I Would (and Do) Invest $1 Million
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Why I Don’t Blog Anonymously
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Why Minafi’s Logo is a Torii
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Minafi Money Map
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Why Write An Interactive Guide to FIRE?
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Minafi FIRE Prowess Score
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. How to Invest During a Bitcoin Bubble
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Use Savings Rate as a Lifestyle Inflation Canary

By tracking monthly expenses and computing savings rate over time, it can become crystal clear if your finances are moving in the right direction.

A terrible experience with a tenant soured me to the idea of being a landlord for years. I recently revisited the topic and still decided against it. Here's why.