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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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A notebook should support thinking, not compete with it.
This article outlines a simple, structured way to make journaling usable day to day.
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#Productivity #Planning
Middle-Way Notebook: Practical Implementation for Your System
Transform abstract planning into a tangible workflow with the Middle-Way Notebook. Learn how to structure an analog system that balances flexibility, reflection, and alignment with your Core Compass a...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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Shell scripts aren’t fragile — they’re opaque if you don’t design for failure.
This article covers concrete Bash troubleshooting practices that turn “why did this break?” into actionable answers.
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#Linux #Bash #Automation
BASH: Troubleshooting Scripts and Best Practices
Learn how to troubleshoot Bash scripts in real homelab environments. Understand exit codes, cron execution contexts, logging, defensive scripting practices, and how to make automation reliable instead...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:50 AM
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Purpose fuels action; reflection tunes it. Master the triangle, not just the checklist.
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#Journaling
Middle-Way Mastery: Purpose, Action, Reflection
Learn how to synthesize mission, vision, goals, journaling, capture, and reviews into a coherent system. Turn reflection into actionable, consistent progress aligned with your long-term direction.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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If you’re still copy-pasting the same Bash commands, loops and logic are your next upgrade. Make your shell do real work.
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#Bash #Unix
BASH: Logic, Loops, and Automation
Build reliable Bash automation by mastering variables, conditionals, loops, and control flow. Learn how to replace manual repetition with predictable scripts that monitor systems, process files, and a...
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December 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Insight Capture: Turning Observation Into Action
Most insights evaporate because they never make it into your workflow. This method converts noticing into doing.
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#Productivity #Journaling #MiddleWayMethod
Insight Capture: Turning Observation into Action
Learn how to capture small but meaningful insights from your daily actions using a simple, fast template. Build a habit that feeds directly into weekly and yearly reviews, creating a continuous loop o...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Automating Your Homelab: Practical Scripting & Task Scheduling
If your homelab still needs manual nudges, it isn’t dependable. Simple scripts and predictable schedules lock in consistency.
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#Linux #Homelab #Automation #Sysadmin
Automating Your Homelab: Practical Scripting and Task Scheduling
Learn how to automate your Linux homelab using practical Bash scripting, safe automation patterns, and systemd timers. Build predictable workflows, validate system health, schedule maintenance tasks, ...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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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