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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201916 articles

How much should you challenge yourself – and does the answer to that question change after retirement? Here's a look at how I'm changing my answer to this question since I stopped working.

Help maintain an identity after retirement by defining yourself by more than just your job. An identity bridge helps maintain a sense of self and accomplishment after retirement.

The idea of "luck" when it comes to financials is a complicated topic. I do believe it has a role, but it's important to differentiate luck from action.

I read 100 books in 2018. Here's a look at my overall favorites that you should check out along with a few tips on how to read more in 2019.

20189 articles

December 14, 2018 was my last day working at my job of 8 years. Here's a look at why I left and what I'm planning do do with my time.