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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.

2021 2 articles

Each month I chose a theme, like "Focus", "Finish" and "Routine".

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

2020 15 articles

COVID-19, South Utah hiking trip, misinformation, Minafi.

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?

Create a list of local spots you can drive to that inspire you.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 7 Mindsets to Thrive in Financial Independence
2019 8 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. A Look Back at My First Year of FIRE

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

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2019 Q3 Fall Investment Report
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. 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.