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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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#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.

2019 3 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 7 Lessons and 2 Mistakes From My First 3 Months of Early Retirement
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. 7 Things Learned in My First Month of Early Retirement
2018 16 articles
My 2018 Year in Review
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. You Can’t do Everything: How I’m Prioritizing What to Start, Stop and Continue in Retirement
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Buffett’s 10/10/10 Rule For Making Financial Decisions
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Bulletproof Strategy to Develop a Morning Ritual
Plan Your Perfect Week
101 Things I Want to Know, Have, Do or Be – My Bucket, Goals and Vision List
March 2018 Goals Review – Slow Movement
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Use Buffett’s 25/5 Technique to Prioritize Personal Goals
Be Mindful of False Productivity
February 2018 Goals – Use Everything
Commitment Devices for Minimalism and Simple Living
What’s Your Growth Story?
February 2018 Goals – Use Everything
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. January 2018 Goals Review – Minimal Investor Course Update
Earning Time
January 2018 Goals – Writing Entirely Too Much!
2017 6 articles
My 2017 Year in Review

Wedding, honeymoon, moving to Salt Lake City, starting Minafi and focusing at Pluralsight.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Week in Review – December 30, 2017
Living for Tomorrow vs Living for Today
Growing Kids Self-Control For $5 a Week
Spotlight Your Potential with Keystone Habits
November / December 2017 Goals & Moving Status!