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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.

2017 3 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Minafi FIRE Prowess Score
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Use Savings Rate as a Lifestyle Inflation Canary

By tracking monthly expenses and computing savings rate over time, it can become crystal clear if your finances are moving in the right direction.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. What Does Financial Independence Mean to Me? Is it Just About Quitting and Retiring?
2016 1 article
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. What is Financial Independence?