Active Projects
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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#travel: Travel and adventure have always been a big part of my life. I travel through books, food, video games – and every once in a while physically. Traveling has give me excuses to grow in new areas of life.
We set out to hike 100 miles across the mountains of Utah at altitudes above 10,000ft. What happened next wasn't planned.
October 24, 2021
Each month I chose a theme, like "Focus", "Finish" and "Routine".
February 28, 2021
COVID-19, South Utah hiking trip, misinformation, Minafi.
December 31, 2020
December 16, 2020
Create a list of local spots you can drive to that inspire you.
July 27, 2020
September 7, 2019
July 15, 2019
June 17, 2019
May was a fantastic month with a focus on spending time outdoors, camping and hiking.
June 3, 2019
My mom passed away when I was 23, yet through an odd series of events she gave me birthday present 9 months after her death that surprised me and delights me to this day.
May 20, 2019
April 8, 2019
October 1, 2018
August 20, 2018
For the first time in our lives, we traveled with a guide and a schedule to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The cost of this trip? Around $15,000 for 2 weeks. It was an absolutely amazing trip filled with friends, memories and as much delicious food as we could stomach.
August 6, 2018
February 26, 2018
January 10, 2018
December 31, 2017
December 1, 2017
October 30, 2017
September 1, 2017
August 10, 2017
June 18, 2013
November 19, 2009