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Be Mindful of False Productivity

Written by Adam on March 8, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
4 min read. Mindfulness, Goals, Blog, adamfortuna. 2 Comments

Have you ever intended to do something productive, but then life got in the way? Here are some ways you can become more mindful of these moments to improve your focus.[Read more...] about Be Mindful of False Productivity

Why I’m Loving Apartment Living After 35 Years in a House

Written by Adam on March 5, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
6 min read. Blog, Canonical, Minimalism, Personal. 23 Comments

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.[Read more...] about Why I’m Loving Apartment Living After 35 Years in a House

March 2018 Goals – Slow Movement

Written by Adam on March 2, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
5 min read. Personal, Goals, Blog, adamfortuna. 4 Comments

For March, I'm hoping to slow down and spend more time intentionally traveling. Not traveling in the distance sense, but more about how I commute and move around my own city. [Read more...] about March 2018 Goals – Slow Movement

February 2018 Goals Review – Use Everything

Written by Adam on February 28, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
6 min read. Blog, Personal, Goals, adamfortuna. Leave a Comment

For February, I focused on Using Everything. This had three aspects to it - Mindful Consumption, Organization, and Decluttering. Although I didn't hit all my goals here, I did learn a few things.[Read more...] about February 2018 Goals Review – Use Everything

Do You Vacation or Travel?

Written by Adam on February 26, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
5 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Travel, Blog, adamfortuna. 16 Comments

When you hear the word "vacation", what do you think? Is it the same thing as when you hear the word "travel"? These two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but for most, they have entirely different connotations. Let's explore the spectrum between these two and see which you prefer.[Read more...] about Do You Vacation or Travel?

Understanding Your Asset Allocation with Spreadsheets and Personal Capital

Written by Adam on February 22, 2018. Updated January 8, 2023.
6 min read. Blog, Canonical, Investing. 2 Comments

Tracking your asset allocation can help understand the difference between your target asset allocation and your current state. I use two techniques to monitor mine - using an external tool and manually monitoring it.[Read more...] about Understanding Your Asset Allocation with Spreadsheets and Personal Capital