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Does This Mean the End of the FIRE Movement? [Answer: No]

Written by Adam on April 13, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
12 min read. Financial Independence, Personal, Investing, Taxes, Blog, Minafi, Canonical. 23 Comments

The FIRE movement isn't based on a consistently rising market. For most it's based on long-term trends, personal flexibility and the hope of more time to pursue our own passions.[Read more...] about Does This Mean the End of the FIRE Movement? [Answer: No]

April 2020 Theme: Create

Written by Adam on April 1, 2020. Updated January 7, 2023.
8 min read. Personal, Blog. 9 Comments

The theme for this month is to focus on creating – programming, writing, cooking, making, designing and learning.[Read more...] about April 2020 Theme: Create

March 2020 Theme: Routine

Written by Adam on March 1, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
10 min read. Blog, Personal, Goals. 6 Comments

My theme for this month is to concentrate on creating sustained, enjoyable routines with well-earned relaxation and recooperation.[Read more...] about March 2020 Theme: Routine

February 2020 Theme: Finish

Written by Adam on February 1, 2020. Updated January 7, 2023.
10 min read. Personal, Goals, Blog. 5 Comments

My theme for this month is to concentrate on finishing things. Taking projects to completion or making the decision to give them up.[Read more...] about February 2020 Theme: Finish

My Favorite 130 Books Read in 2019

Written by Adam on January 20, 2020. Updated January 7, 2023.
16 min read. Personal, Blog. 8 Comments

In 2019 I read a total of 130 – most of them listened to while running, hiking and walking my dog. Here's a look at some stats from the year including my overall top 10, and my favorites in a handful of other categories.[Read more...] about My Favorite 130 Books Read in 2019

January 2020 Theme: Focus

Written by Adam on January 1, 2020. Updated January 8, 2023.
7 min read. Goals, Blog, Personal. 4 Comments

My monthly theme for this month is to focus. This includes doing one thing at a time, avoiding time-wasting activities, understanding my internal motivations and building up my focus muscle.[Read more...] about January 2020 Theme: Focus