Those who have inspired me the most share a few similar characteristics. They’re great writers and communicators who have a vision for the future and want more people in it with them.
Archives for August 2017
What Are You Accidentally Accumulating?
Is there something in your life you have a dozen of but only use 1 of 2? Here’s one area that snuck up on me.
Foregoing Cultural Cognizance
Consuming news, social feeds and celebrity gossip can lead to information overload. Why do we do this to ourselves and what can we do about it.
Create a Consumption Ledger
Are you feeling unproductive? Here’s a simple strategy to try organizing time to understand how productive you are.
The Minafi FIRE Prowess Score
A simple formula to derive progress towards FIRE that includes growth to net worth and total income.
Minimalist are not Nomads, but Nomads are Minimalists
There is a perception that minimalism means stripping possessions to the bare minimum needed to live. I find this description to be much different to what most minimalists think the term means. Here’s my take on the difference between these two terms.
How to Invest During a Bitcoin Bubble
Don’t get swept into the irrational exuberance of a bubble and make a bad investment decision. If you’re thinking about investing in bitcoin based on recent spikes, read about what you can do today.
Weekend Reading – August 12, 2017
Weekend reading on decluttering your kitchen, what is minimalism?, calculating compound interest, reviewing time in retirement and recent books I’ve been reading.
Our 7 Rules of Travel Spending
After a decade of traveling together, Mrs. Minafi and I have developed a set of travel rules we unofficially follow. These 7 rules have served us well on dozens of trips.
Use Savings Rate as a Lifestyle Inflation Canary
By tracking monthly expenses and computing savings rate over time, it can become crystal clear if your finances are moving in the right direction.