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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).

Hardcover Building a social network for readers

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#betterment: Self-improvement, goals, career development, and anything that results in you being better than you used to be. This includes personal stories and experiments alongside inspirational ideas and concepts.

2025 5 articles

New house, new job, new dog, new schedule and staying grounded during a stressful year.

My top themes of the year were personal fitness & health, Hardcover, and house. 🏡

2024 3 articles
2023 13 articles

Hardcover, physical therapy, and having fun with friends.

How I tore my ACL, how much it cost to repair and rehabilitate it and how I'm challenging myself.

2022 1 article

Here's a look at what I'm thinking about for my 40s.

2021 3 articles

My yearly recap of everything that happened during the previous year.