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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.
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.
COVID-19, South Utah hiking trip, misinformation, Minafi.
December 31, 2020
Create a list of local spots you can drive to that inspire you.
July 27, 2020
Favorites include Recursion, Circe, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Understanding Comics.
January 20, 2020
December 31, 2019
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.
May 20, 2019
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.
January 7, 2019
December 31, 2018
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.
December 3, 2018
My thoughts on everything from religion to politics, from education to finance and everything in between.
September 10, 2018
Switching from a house to a an apartment helped organize my life around what I value most.
March 5, 2018
Wedding, honeymoon, moving to Salt Lake City, starting Minafi and focusing at Pluralsight.
December 31, 2017
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.
December 31, 2016
This is why I'm still here almost 8 years later.
November 11, 2016
Exposure to computers from an early age helped me feel comfortable and confident when creating with them later in life.
May 1, 2016
Code School, Rome, blogging again, health focus, cocktails, video games, personal organization and getting engaged (!).
December 31, 2015
Spending all of your time something can hold you back.
September 14, 2015
Code School, travel to Japan, audiobooks, Angular and Mrs. Minafi.
December 31, 2014
Areas where others guidance has had a huge impact on me.
January 11, 2014
Sanibel, Miani, Portland, WWDC, BarCampOrlando, lots of Code School courses.
December 31, 2013
Data viz using the wavy style of XKCD.
November 12, 2013
Going from not working out to CrossFit every day.
November 1, 2013
My major focus of 2012 was around living healthy. Going the gym, eating cleaner and using that energy to enjoy life.
December 31, 2012
My mindset and reason for pursuing minimalism.
June 22, 2012
Disney, a New York trip, amazing music and live shows.
December 31, 2011
Write what you'd want to accomplish this year in the past-tense.
August 4, 2011