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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written 663 posts about 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.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi Financial indepenence, investing and my journey to retire early (or at least a sabatical from 36-42).

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2019 25 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 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!

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Periodic Table of FIRE! [Interactive]

What are the 118 topics that everyone learning about FIRE should know about? These are the subjects that stand out as the most important from my experience.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. My Four Phases of Financial Independence
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 6 Thoughts After 6 Months of Early Retirement
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Where Are You on the FIRE Spectrum?

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

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. A Day of FIRE – Expectation vs Reality
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. April 2019 Investment, Goals and Spending Breakdown
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. March 2019 Investment, Goals and Spending Breakdown
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. How I’m Setting Goals During Early Retirement

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.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 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.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Mint Mobile Review: For $15/Month Is It Worth It?