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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.
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.
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.
May 7, 2018
The salary difference between men and women has been studied in many different times in many different fields. In each study, the raw findings are the same - women make less than men. Does this trend hold true for the personal finance community and it's readers?
April 30, 2018
I grew up in a house. After a few years in college in apartments, I quickly moved into a house after graduation. I thought that was what I wanted. After recently switching back to an apartment, I'm realizing I haven't been organizing my life around what I value most.
March 5, 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
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.
December 5, 2017
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.
November 6, 2017
By tracking monthly expenses and computing savings rate over time, it can become crystal clear if your finances are moving in the right direction.
August 7, 2017
A terrible experience with a tenant soured me to the idea of being a landlord for years. I recently revisited the topic and still decided against it. Here's why.
July 26, 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
The process and cost of LASIK.
July 11, 2011
June 27, 2011