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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 3 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2018 Q4 Winter Investment Report

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.

2018 22 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Is FIRE A Hero’s Journey?
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2018 Q3 Fall Investment Report
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Bulletproof Strategy to Develop a Morning Ritual
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. My FinCon 2018: Friends, Inspiration and Motivation
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. How Are Bonuses Taxed? (with Bonus Calculator)
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Our New $6,000 Car

I'm always interested to hear how other people are minimizing their tax liability after retirement. Here is my personal strategy that we'll be using to reduce our taxes to nearly zero when we stop working. This approach sounds unrealistic, but you might be able to hit $0 in taxes too!

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Why I Avoid Dividends Like the Plague

For the first time in our lives, we traveled with a guide and a schedule to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The cost of this trip? Around $15,000 for 2 weeks. It was an absolutely amazing trip filled with friends, memories and as much delicious food as we could stomach.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2018 Q2 Summer Investment Report
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. My Personal Goals Review for Q2 2018
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Minimal Investor ESPP Guide and Calculator