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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written629 postsabout 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 journy to retire early (36 ✔️).

Hardcover Building Hardcover in public.

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My hand-picked favorite posts I've ever written.

20173 articles

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.

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

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.

20163 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.

20152 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.

20142 articles

Code School, travel to Japan, audiobooks, Angular and Mrs. Minafi.

Areas where others guidance has had a huge impact on me.

20133 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.

20122 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.

20115 articles

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

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

The process and cost of LASIK.

20102 articles

Refining development skills, traveling mostly and challenging myself to create more.

One of my first open source libraries.

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