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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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Our New $6,000 Car
Minafi 2018 Q2 Summer Investment Report
What Should You Do With a Sudden Windfall?
Minafi 2018 Q1 Spring Investment Report
The Complete Guide to Withdrawing Funds Early From Your 401(k), IRA and Roth IRA
March 2019 Investment, Goals and Spending Breakdown
You Can’t do Everything: How I’m Prioritizing What to Start, Stop and Continue in Retirement
Minafi 1 Year Birthday! What I Learned In my First Full Year Blogging
Reduce Kitchen Clutter with The Dishwasher Challenge
How to Choose Between 401k, Taxable and Roth IRA Accounts to Optimize Taxes
“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?

21 Activities To Keep You Focused On Your Future [or to help during social distancing]
Minafi 2019 Q3 Fall Investment Report
6 Thoughts After 6 Months of Early Retirement
A Day of FIRE – Expectation vs Reality
401k Rollover to an IRA – Why You Should Think Twice About It
37 Inspiration Minimalism Quotes to Help You Simplify Your Life
The Simple Path to Wealth Book Review
Why I Don’t Want to be a Landlord or Invest in Real Estate

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.

February 2023 Theme: Garden
Which Accounts Should You Use to Invest for Retirement? [Interactive]
Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Learn About FIRE in My 20s
Where Are You on the FIRE Spectrum?
April 2019 Investment, Goals and Spending Breakdown
Creating an Identity Bridge for Early Retirement

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.