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5 Steps to Embrace Lifestyle Deflation Without Deprivation

Written by Adam on March 28, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
9 min read. Personal, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 6 Comments

Are you one of the millions of Americans who are currently rethinking their finances? If you want to reset and reevaluate not only your money but what your life will be after the pandemic, there are ways to bring it all into balance without feeling deprived.[Read more...] about 5 Steps to Embrace Lifestyle Deflation Without Deprivation

My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence

Written by Adam on March 21, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Investing, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 30 Comments

Rather than relying on others to create tools to track your finances - create your own! Here's a look at what I track in my financial spreadsheet that's been the most useful.[Read more...] about My Financial Spreadsheet: 5 Metrics to Track for Financial Independence

How To Conduct a Weekly Review to Keep Yourself on Track

Written by Adam on March 7, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Personal, Goals, Blog, Minafi. 10 Comments

Whether you call is journaling, mindfulness or just scheduling, spending a few minutes to create a plan for your week is the best step towards reaching your goals.[Read more...] about How To Conduct a Weekly Review to Keep Yourself on Track

Lessons Learned From A Year of Monthly Themes

Written by Adam on February 28, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
13 min read. Blog, Mindfulness, Personal. 8 Comments

In 2020 I set a new theme for each month. Each day I'd reflect on that theme and let it influence what I spend and mental energy on. The result surprised even me.[Read more...] about Lessons Learned From A Year of Monthly Themes

Why You Should Plant a (Symbolic) Garden For Early Retirement

Written by Adam on February 21, 2021. Updated January 8, 2023.
3 min read. Personal, Financial Independence, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 6 Comments

Whether physical, symbolic or digital, a garden helps you focus on one thing: growth.[Read more...] about Why You Should Plant a (Symbolic) Garden For Early Retirement

My 2020 Year in Review

Written by Adam on December 31, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
34 min read. Blog, Personal. 4 Comments

The themes for this year included COVID-19, the presidential election, working on Minafi and experimenting with other side projects for fun.[Read more...] about My 2020 Year in Review