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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written621 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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202110 articles

A look into what's stood out from 3 years of early retirement life.

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?

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

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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?

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A look at what's worked, what hasn't and what I'd do differently from my first year retired.