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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.

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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#photos: Posts that contain some photos! This is specifically reserved for photos that I've personally taken or been involved with in some way – not just photos downloaded and used in posts.

2018 2 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2017 Q4 Winter Investment Report
2017 10 articles

Wedding, honeymoon, moving to Salt Lake City, starting Minafi and focusing at Pluralsight.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2017 Q3 Fall Investment Report
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 3 articles

Code School, Rome, blogging again, health focus, cocktails, video games, personal organization and getting engaged (!).

2014 1 article

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

2013 1 article

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

2012 1 article

My major focus of 2012 was around living healthy. Going the gym, eating cleaner and using that energy to enjoy life.

2011 1 article

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

2010 1 article

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