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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.

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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.

2017 12 articles
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2016 3 articles

Every year, I break down what I did during the previous 365 days. In 2016, my themes were working on Code School, travel, product and exploring my feelings.

This is why I'm still here almost 8 years later.

2015 3 articles

Code School, Rome, blogging again, health focus, cocktails, video games, personal organization and getting engaged (!).

Spending all of your time something can hold you back.

2014 4 articles

Code School, travel to Japan, audiobooks, Angular and Mrs. Minafi.

Areas where others guidance has had a huge impact on me.

2013 3 articles

Sanibel, Miani, Portland, WWDC, BarCampOrlando, lots of Code School courses.

Going from not working out to CrossFit every day.