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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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How Are Bonuses Taxed? (with Bonus Calculator)
What You Should Know About Investing At Every Age From 16 to 60
Your House Doesn’t Count Towards the 4% Rule
All my Coworkers Just Learned about my Blog – Here’s What Happened
Exploring the Compound Interest Formula through Examples
Build Focus with Roosevelt Dashes
My 2023 Year in Review

Hardcover, physical therapy, and having fun with friends.

March 2023 Theme: Routine
101 Things I Want to Know, Have, Do or Be – My Bucket, Goals and Vision List
7 Mindsets to Thrive in Financial Independence
Why I Don’t Care About Free Stock Trades (And You Shouldn’t Either)
An Interactive Guide to Portfolio Diversification

One of my 4 pillars of investing is understanding diversification and the role it plays in asset allocation. This post explores this fundamental concept – interactively!

Minafi 2018 Q4 Winter Investment Report
My Personal Goals Review for Q2 2018
11 Mistakes Made By First-Time Investors
How to Invest During a Bitcoin Bubble
My Reaction to the 2008 Recession and Why I Still Invest in Bonds
Which Investment Accounts Should I Use?
April 2023 Theme: Passion
May Goals, Investments and Spending – Running, Hiking and Enjoying Time Outside

May was a fantastic month with a focus on spending time outdoors, camping and hiking.

Do You Need Luck to Reach Financial Independence and Retire Early?

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.

Buffett’s 10/10/10 Rule For Making Financial Decisions
The Bulletproof Strategy to Develop a Morning Ritual
My Personal Goals for Q2 2018 – Health, Growth and Creation
Understanding Your Asset Allocation with Spreadsheets and Personal Capital