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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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#fire: FIRE stands for "Financial Independence, Retire Early". It's a focus investing, optimizing spending around values and creating a life you want to retire to.

2019 7 articles
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.

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. 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 14 articles

December 14, 2018 was my last day working at my job of 8 years. Here's a look at why I left and what I'm planning do do with my time.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Is FIRE A Hero’s Journey?
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2018 Q3 Fall Investment Report

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. My Personal Goals Review for Q2 2018

People use the terms "fire", "lean fire" and "fat fire" all the time - but what do they mean? In this data-driven post, we look into the numbers behind these pursuits and what you could do to hit your numbers.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Find Your Irresistible Staircase to Early Retirement

What is your path to early retirement? Having a set goal is one thing, but designing a life with an irresistible staircase there is another thing. If you can find your own motivation, you'll get there sooner than you think.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Your House Doesn’t Count Towards the 4% Rule
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2018 Q1 Spring Investment Report
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2017 Q4 Winter Investment Report
2017 4 articles

A method to help you estimate how much money you need to retire early and be financially independence while achieving everything on your bucket list.

Analysis of 10k people pursuing financial independence shows most millennials could retire by 40. Here's what they'll need to do to make it happen.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2017 Q3 Fall Investment Report