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Sysadmin + penman. Linux tools, personal growth systems, and vintage tech with a modern soul. Building structure & story at shell + paper level.
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Most systems expect perfection.
Real life requires flexibility.
The Middle-Way Method gives structure without suffocating your day.
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#Productivity #Focus #Journaling
The Middle Way Method
Discover the Middle Way Method—a balanced approach to personal development and productivity. Combining top-down planning with bottom-up insights, this method helps you define meaningful goals, stay or...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Most homelabs are built first, secured later—and that’s backwards.
You can’t defend what you can’t see.
Networking & Security Fundamentals in a Linux Homelab
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Networking and Security Fundamentals in Your Linux Homelab
Learn the networking and security fundamentals essential for running a reliable Linux homelab. Inspect interfaces, routing, and DNS, secure SSH access, configure firewalls, monitor services, and ensur...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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If journaling feels like busywork, flip the script: Capture → Reflect → Decide → Execute.
A lighter process that creates insight and momentum.
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#Productivity #PersonalGrowth #Journaling #Clarity
Journal Capture: Reflect, Decide, Execute
Learn how to process captured information into actionable tasks, goals, and projects using Middle-Way filters and frameworks. Discover how to apply the Project Filter, Stalled Decision Framework, and ...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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A powerful homelab starts at the command-line. Forget relying on layers of abstraction — learn to see what the system sees. Build real confidence with fundamental shell skills.
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#Linux #Homelab #Sysadmin #Shell #Automation
Command-Line Deep Dive: Mastering Shell and Utilities
Start your homelab journey with a deep dive into Linux command-line mastery. Learn essential shell commands, file system navigation, permissions, package management, and set up a functional Ansible co...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Paper, pixels, or both? Your capture system works best when it fits your workflow. Try reviewing yesterday’s notes and pick one next action.
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#Journaling #ProductivityTips #MiddleWayMethod
Mastering Capture: Balancing Paper and Pixels
Learn when to use analog vs digital capture for tasks, ideas, and reminders. Discover hybrid workflows that balance notebooks, index cards, and digital tools to maintain clarity, focus, and organized ...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Logs, updates, cron jobs—automate the routine and free up your brain for the interesting stuff. Start with one small script today.
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#SysAdmin #Automation #Productivity
System Automation: Updates, Logs, and Cron Jobs
Automate essential system tasks in your homelab. Learn how to schedule updates, rotate logs, and monitor system health with Bash scripts and cron jobs.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Capturing ideas is easy; acting on them is the challenge. Processing buffers help you turn notes into meaningful progress.
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#Productivity #Journaling #MiddleWayMethod #SelfImprovement
Processing Buffers: From Capture to Clarity to Action
Learn how to process captured information into actionable tasks, goals, and projects using Middle-Way filters and frameworks. Discover how to apply the Project Filter, Stalled Decision Framework, and ...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Scaling your homelab? Manual scripts only get you so far. Learn practical automation techniques to keep your system running smoothly.
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#Homelab #Automation #SysAdmin #TechTips
From Scripts to Automation Platforms: Scaling Your Homelab
Take your homelab automation beyond single scripts. Explore Infrastructure as Code, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, and Salt to scale configuration and management across multiple systems.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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It’s not about paper vs. pixels — it’s about how you *use* them.
The right capture tool helps you act on ideas, not just collect them.
#productivity #journaling #mindfulness
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Middle-Way Capture Tools: Digital, Notebook, & Tickler
Discover effective capture tools in the Middle-Way Method to gather tasks, reminders, and insights reliably. Explore tickler systems, pocket notebooks, DIY notebooks, and digital apps, and see how the...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Automation exposes your blind spots.
Every new script I added revealed another missing alert, failed dependency, or weak assumption.
Before scaling, test what happens when things *don’t* work.
#automation #homelab #devops
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System Automation: Updates, Logs, and Cron Jobs
Automate essential system tasks in your homelab. Learn how to schedule updates, rotate logs, and monitor system health with Bash scripts and cron jobs.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Digital apps or analog notebooks — which captures your best ideas?
This week’s article explores how to balance both and create a system that actually sticks.
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#productivity #journaling #middlewaymethod #mindfulness
Mastering Capture: Balancing Paper and Pixels
Learn when to use analog vs digital capture for tasks, ideas, and reminders. Discover hybrid workflows that balance notebooks, index cards, and digital tools to maintain clarity, focus, and organized ...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Scaling your homelab means more than bigger hardware — it’s about smarter automation.
Here’s how I moved from messy scripts to structured, scalable infrastructure using modern tools.
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#homelab #automation #selfhosting
From Scripts to Automation Platforms: Scaling Your Homelab
Take your homelab automation beyond single scripts. Explore Infrastructure as Code, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, and Salt to scale configuration and management across multiple systems.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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“Clarity comes from putting first things first — not doing everything at once.” Productivity isn’t about speed — it’s about direction. Filters help you focus on what matters most. Read: middle-way-method.com/planning/pro...
Organize What Matters: Using Buffers to Prioritize and Act with Clarity
Learn how to use the Middle-Way Method buffer to organize captured tasks and ideas, prioritize effectively, and maintain clarity in your workflow. Explore FIFO, LIFO, Deep Freeze, and Quick-Do strateg...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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“A modular script is easier to fix, extend, and reuse.”
Scripts aren’t hacks — they’re scalable tools. Modular design saves hours of rework.
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Scripting: Modularity, Parsing, and Reporting
Advance your homelab scripting skills with Bash, Perl, and Python. Learn to build reliable, testable, and modular scripts with logging, dry-run testing, and safe practices.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Overwhelmed by tasks? A capture system clears mental clutter by turning notes into organized action. Digital, notebook, or tickler — pick the right tool. Read: middle-way-method.com/planning/pro... #Productivity
Middle-Way Capture Tools: Digital, Notebook, & Tickler
Discover effective capture tools in the Middle-Way Method to gather tasks, reminders, and insights reliably. Explore tickler systems, pocket notebooks, DIY notebooks, and digital apps, and see how the...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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New on ExcaliburSheath: File auditing & security tools in Linux. We cover `auditd`, `aide`, and rootkit detection with `chkrootkit` & `rkhunter`. Strengthen your homelab or server security now!
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#Linux #SysAdmin
File Auditing and Security Tools
Linux system administration requires more than just user permissions and firewall configurations to ensure true security. Even with strong setups, a compromi...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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New Article: **Organize, Prioritize & Act with Clarity**
Busy ≠ productive. Without structure, effort scatters. The Middle-Way Method helps you filter tasks, focus & act with clarity.
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#Productivity #Planning #Journaling
Mastering the Middle-Way Method Buffer: Organize, Prioritize, and Act with Clarity
Learn how to use the Middle-Way Method buffer to organize captured tasks and ideas, prioritize effectively, and maintain clarity in your workflow. Explore FIFO, LIFO, Deep Freeze, and Quick-Do strateg...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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New Guide: **System Automation: Updates, Logs & Cron**
Manual updates + ad-hoc log checks = wasted time & higher risk. Learn how to use cron, logs & automation to stay consistent.
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#Linux #Automation #SysAdmin
System Automation: Updates, Logs, and Cron Jobs
Automate essential system tasks in your homelab. Learn how to schedule updates, rotate logs, and monitor system health with Bash scripts and cron jobs.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Closing the Loop — Integrating Insights into Action
Journaling gives insights, but they mean little unless applied. This article shows how to turn reflections into small, repeatable habits that actually stick.
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#Journaling #Productivity #Habits
Closing the Loop: Integrating Insights
Conclude the Middle-Way Mastery journaling series by connecting reflection to action. Learn how to integrate insights using Toolkit 4, track patterns, and align your journaling practice with your goal...
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September 16, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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New guide — Scripting and Regex: Bash, Perl, and Python
Too many scripts break because they skip regex. This guide shows clear, practical regex examples across Bash, Perl, and Python so you can automate text work reliably.
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#Linux #Scripting #Regex
Scripting and Regex: Bash, Perl, and Python
Learn foundational scripting and regex skills for homelabs with Bash, Perl, and Python. Automate tasks, parse logs, and enhance security and system management.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Journaling often fails because we force “perfect” daily routines. But reflection thrives on rhythm, not rigidity.
Experiment with weekly, monthly, or seasonal practices until journaling feels like support.
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#Journaling #SelfImprovement #Habits
Journaling Rhythm: Building a Sustainable Reflection Practice
Learn how to establish a sustainable journaling rhythm—daily, weekly, or as-needed—to enhance reflection, track patterns, and align your actions with your core values. Practical tips and structured pr...
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September 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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When a homelab “just works,” growth planning often gets ignored.
Scaling UP = more horsepower. Scaling OUT = more nodes & redundancy.
Resilient labs use both. Don’t wait for downtime to force you into redesign.
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#Homelab #Resilience #Systems
Scaling Your Homelab: Scale-Up and Scale-Out for Resilience
Learn how to scale your homelab efficiently with vertical (scale-up), horizontal (scale-out), and hybrid strategies. Explore network expansion, virtualization, load balancing, and best practices for m...
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September 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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New: Journaling Rhythm — Building Sustainable Reflection.
I’ve seen people give up, because they felt they’d failed after missing a single day. How to design a rhythm that fits your life so reflection actually sticks.
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#Journaling #Reflection
Closing the Loop: Turning Insights into Progress
Learn how to establish a sustainable journaling rhythm—daily, weekly, or as-needed—to enhance reflection, track patterns, and align your actions with your core values. Practical tips and structured pr...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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New guide: Homelab Security Automation & Monitoring.
I used to ignore continuous monitoring in my lab until a rogue update crashed services. Automating alerts and basic security checks prevents small issues from becoming full outages.
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#Homelab #Security
Securing Your Homelab: Tools, Automation, and Best Practices
Explore advanced security strategies for homelabs, including layered defenses, firewall and IDS/IPS monitoring, VPNs, rootkit and file integrity tools, and automation techniques to protect devices and...
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September 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Hook: Some journaling approaches reveal patterns you didn’t know were there.
Actionable: Try different methods, track what works, and make reflection actionable.
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#Journaling #Reflection #SelfImprovement #MiddleWayMethod #ActionableInsights
Journaling Approaches: From Insight to Clarity to Action
Explore various journaling approaches to transform insight into clarity and actionable steps. Learn how different styles—freeform, prompts, lists, mind maps, and gratitude entries—can guide reflection...
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September 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM