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Welcome to my blog! Since 2001 I've written 666 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).

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2018 25 articles

I grew up in a house. After a few years in college in apartments, I quickly moved into a house after graduation. I thought that was what I wanted. After recently switching back to an apartment, I'm realizing I haven't been organizing my life around what I value most.

Switching from a house to a an apartment helped organize my life around what I value most.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Vanguard Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion Walkthrough
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Roth IRA vs IRA – Which Should You Use?
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. The Simple Path to Wealth Book Review
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Reduce Kitchen Clutter with The Dishwasher Challenge
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2017 Q4 Winter Investment Report
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 9 Songs About Money You Won’t Hear on the Radio