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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.

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2023 2 articles
September 2023 Theme: Refine
January 2023 Theme: Depth
2020 2 articles
August 2020 Theme: Empty
Why You Should Create a Local Bucket List

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

2019 1 article
What is Your Rainy Day Project?
2018 6 articles
How Tradition Tricks You Into Wanting Things You Don’t Need
Be Mindful of False Productivity
Commitment Devices for Minimalism and Simple Living
What’s Your Growth Story?
Earning Time
What’s a Moment Where You Felt The Most Euphoric?
2017 14 articles
Living for Tomorrow vs Living for Today
Growing Kids Self-Control For $5 a Week
Lagom: Swedish Minimalism for Enough
The Burden of Now
When Are You On Autopilot?
Joy is a Skill, Remember to Practice It
How I Learned to be Less Critical of Others
Foregoing Cultural Cognizance
Create a Consumption Ledger
Comparison is the Thief of Joy, but How Do You Stop?
What Opinion do you Hold that Many People Would Disagree With?
Why You Think in the Mediums Of Your Message
July 2017: Monthly Goals
Avoiding the Lifestyle Inflation Trap