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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written 664 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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#journal: Just an old-fashioned journal. This includes things going on in my life, photos, personal discoveries, goals, and anything else that focuses on my own journey through life.

2017 18 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2017 Q3 Fall Investment Report
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. How I Would (and Do) Invest $1 Million
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Why I Don’t Blog Anonymously
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Minafi Money Map
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 5 Steps to Change Your Default Consumption Behavior
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 1 article
2014 2 articles

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

2013 1 article

Sanibel, Miani, Portland, WWDC, BarCampOrlando, lots of Code School courses.