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Foregoing Cultural Cognizance

Written by Adam on August 25, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
2 min read. Blog, Mindfulness. Leave a Comment

Information overload is a new concept. Just two decades ago news on the internet was still in its infancy and television was the place news would break. Viewing the “news of the world” was something that could be done in an hour.

Since then, news has expanded from a global highlight reel to an in depth analysis that ranges though not just every topic imaginable, but to individual friends, acquaintances, celebrities, and politicians. The desire to feel connected to the world draws viewers in with a promise of community and shared understanding, but the result is often forgettable entertainment.

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Create a Consumption Ledger

Written by Adam on August 23, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
2 min read. Blog, Goals. 2 Comments

I’m always trying to find ways to be more productive. Tracking time, creating todo lists and monthly goal planning are all ways that require quite a bit of attention and forethought to implement. One much more simple strategy is to create a consumption ledger. Here’s how it works.

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The Minafi FIRE Prowess Score

Written by Adam on August 19, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Personal, Canonical, Blog, Financial Independence. 18 Comments

I’m a huge fan of using savings rate to track financial health, but there are some pitfalls to the formula. It only looks at the amount you saved, which means on those rare occasions where you receive a bonus or a windfall, the score can spike 2x or 3x the normal amount. The FIRE Prowess Gauge, on the other hand, handles this case much cleaner.

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Minimalist are not Nomads, but Nomads are Minimalists

Written by Adam on August 17, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
2 min read. Blog, Minimalism. Leave a Comment

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.

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How to Invest During a Bitcoin Bubble

Written by Adam on August 15, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Canonical, Blog, Investing, Financial Independence. 3 Comments

In the last month, the value of Bitcoin has doubled. Just last night when I went to sleep, Bitcoin had hit $4,400, but was down to $4,000 when I woke up. For every Bitcoin millionaire story out there, there are countless people who invested at the wrong time and lost money or lost it all during the Mt. Gox hack. How do you invest in digital currencies without falling into the trap of a bubble?

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Our 7 Rules of Travel Spending

Written by Adam on August 10, 2017. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Financial Independence, Blog. 16 Comments

Travel can be one of the largest easily controllable expenses that most people face — myself included. For 2017, travel is set to make up 12% my spending — the largest of any category outside of my home. Over the years as we have traveled more, my approach to how I spend money while traveling has changed a lot. Here’s the approach to travel that’s worked the best for me to get the most out our trips for the least expense.

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