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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written1,000+ 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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202118 articles
Finding Good Books Shouldn’t Be a Slog through the Amazon
What’s in a Reading Goal?
Your Book Stats: What Are They For?
List and Shelves and Organization, Oh My!
Minafi Summer Break, Life & Goals Updates for Q2 2021
Hardcover Update #2 – What’s Different About Hardcover?
The Perfect Startup Tech Stack?

Every developer has a tech stack they consider to be the best. Mine has changed over time – and is changing again for Hardcover.

Here’s Why You Feel Exhausted: A Look at Thinking vs Doing
Calculate Your FI Number With State and Federal Taxes (It’s More Than You Think)

Your FIRE number is often calculated by multiplying your expenses by 25. That's the amount of after-tax money you need. But how much extra do you need in taxes?

Investing for Beginners: From Your First $1 to $10k and Beyond
My Life & Goals Updates So Far for 2021
5 Steps to Embrace Lifestyle Deflation Without Deprivation
My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence
How Many Stocks Should You Own In Your Portfolio?
How To Conduct a Weekly Review to Keep Yourself on Track
Lessons Learned From A Year of Monthly Themes

Each month I chose a theme, like "Focus", "Finish" and "Routine".

Financial Independence Groups: Meetups, Forums, Events and How To Find Likeminded People
Why You Should Plant a (Symbolic) Garden For Early Retirement

Whether physical, symbolic or digital, a garden helps you focus on one thing: growth.

20207 articles
My 2020 Year in Review

COVID-19, South Utah hiking trip, misinformation, Minafi.

My Goals For 2021
Seven Takeaways from My Second Year of FIRE
December 2020 Theme: Enjoy
Which Accounts Should You Use to Invest for Retirement? [Interactive]
“Won’t You be Bored?” Why Creatives Thrive in Financial Independence

Some people claim they'd be bored if they retired. Others have enough activities to be content for a lifetime. What have some people figured out?

August 2020 Theme: Empty