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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).

Hardcover Building a social network for readers

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2020 15 articles

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

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. 7 Mindsets to Thrive in Financial Independence
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Stoicism In the Time of a Market Virus

Favorites include Recursion, Circe, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Understanding Comics.

2019 10 articles
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. A Look Back at My First Year of FIRE

A look at what's worked, what hasn't and what I'd do differently from my first year retired.

Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Minafi 2019 Q3 Fall Investment Report
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Learn About FIRE in My 20s
Combined-Shape Created with Sketch. An Interactive Guide to Portfolio Diversification

One of my 4 pillars of investing is understanding diversification and the role it plays in asset allocation. This post explores this fundamental concept – interactively!