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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written 532 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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#highlights: My hand-picked favorite posts I've ever written.

2020 3 articles

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

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

Favorites include Recursion, Circe, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Understanding Comics.

2019 3 articles

My mom passed away when I was 23, yet through an odd series of events she gave me birthday present 9 months after her death that surprised me and delights me to this day.

I read 100 books in 2018. Here's a look at my overall favorites that you should check out along with a few tips on how to read more in 2019.

2018 4 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.

My thoughts on everything from religion to politics, from education to finance and everything in between.

Switching from a house to a an apartment helped organize my life around what I value most.

2017 1 article

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

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.

Exposure to computers from an early age helped me feel comfortable and confident when creating with them later in life.

2015 2 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 2 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.

Data viz using the wavy style of XKCD.

Going from not working out to CrossFit every day.

2012 2 articles

My major focus of 2012 was around living healthy. Going the gym, eating cleaner and using that energy to enjoy life.

My mindset and reason for pursuing minimalism.

2011 2 articles

Disney, a New York trip, amazing music and live shows.

Write what you'd want to accomplish this year in the past-tense.