Blog
Personal blog about mastery, business and life.
2026
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Solving Krashen's i+1: A 0–100 Difficulty Scale for Language Reading Practice
Krashen's i+1 input hypothesis is powerful but hard to apply — CEFR levels jump too much. Here's a 0–100 scale and AI prompt to find your sweet spot.
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Automatically Restart MariaDB on Crash in Ubuntu with systemd
Learn how to auto-restart MariaDB after a crash in Ubuntu using a systemd override.
2025
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On decision making: Why Half-Finished Is Worse Than Never Started
Exploring the pitfalls of starting tasks without finishing them and advocating for an all-or-nothing approach to commitments.
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Why Motivation Is Irrelevant to Getting Things Done
Motivation is overrated. Learn why your feelings are irrelevant to getting tasks done and how to break free from dependency on external motivation.
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4 Daily Practices That Build Lifelong Intelligence
Discover four simple daily practices that can help you develop lifelong intelligence. From thinking ahead to self-awareness, these habits will enhance your cognitive abilities.
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Finding Focus: How Brown Noise Transformed My Study Sessions
Discover how a simple audio technique helped me overcome distracting thoughts and achieve deeper concentration while studying and working.
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My Tips for LeetCode Success: Learning DSA the Right Way
Practical advice from solving 400+ problems: why understanding matters more than quantity, how to avoid common pitfalls, and what tools actually help you learn data structures and algorithms effectively.
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Bash Script Testing with Bats: Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn how to test Bash scripts using Bats framework. Step-by-step tutorial with examples, assertions, and best practices for automated Bash testing.
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How to Schedule Automatic Startup on iMac
Instructions to set up automatic startup for your iMac using pmset.
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How to Automatically Update a Git Repo on Login in Linux
Learn how to use systemd to automatically pull your dotfiles or any Git repository every time you log in to Linux.
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Boost Your Magento 2 Store with Free Phone & VAT ID Validation Modules
Eliminate bad input at checkout with two free Magento 2 validation modules — phone number and EU VAT ID validation. Lightweight, configurable, and ready for production.
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Achieve Your Goals Faster with Clearer Tasks
Vague tasks lead to procrastination and missed goals. Learn how to write specific, actionable tasks that drive real progress and help you achieve more in life.
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Limiting resources with ulimit in Linux
How to use the ulimit command in Linux to manage system resources
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How to Calibrate the Milwaukee pH600 pH Meter
Step-by-step instructions for calibrating the Milwaukee pH600 pH meter, plus storage and cleaning tips for long-lasting performance.
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6 Timeless Marketing Tips from Gary Halbert to Boost Your Business
Learn six practical marketing tips from legendary copywriter Gary Halbert to improve your business and connect with your customers effectively.
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How to Install and Configure Redis on a Separate DigitalOcean Droplet for Magento
Step-by-step guide to installing Redis on a separate DigitalOcean droplet for Magento. Learn how to improve performance, secure Redis with private networking, and configure it for seamless integration with your Magento store.
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My first homelab
A dedicated server to master Linux, virtualization, and orchestration.
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How to download torrents with transmission and docker
A simple guide to setting up Transmission in Docker for torrent downloading
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A Dangerous but Effective Strategy for Achieving Your Goals
A bold strategy that sacrifices comfort and security to help you achieve your biggest goals.
2024
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Plant the seeds today
Time is passing quickly. Earn more, gather information, and reap the rewards in passive mode.
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Why Should You Become a Master
Becoming a master isn’t just a matter of preference—it’s a necessity.
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How to install man pages on an ubuntu docker image
A quick guide to restoring man pages in a minimal Ubuntu Docker image using the unminimize command
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Why I began writing
It is not a coincidence that I started writing. Here are my reasons.
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The One Magic Word That Helps You Learn Anything (especially the hard stuff)
Learn how one simple word can change the way you approach learning anything, especially the hard stuff.
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On being prepared
Clear goals and detailed planning help you stay focused, save time, and steer clear of uncertainty and chaos.
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How to encrypt and decrypt files with AES-256 with OpenSSL
Storing sensitive data in plain text is risky. Learn how to encrypt and decrypt files securely using AES-256 with OpenSSL.
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Before you do great things, do small things first
Start small to master the process—whether it's making a movie, writing a book, or running a marathon—focus on learning and building skills before aiming big.
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Every Action Starts in the Mind
Behind every action lies a thought process.
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Why you should never try
Trying is hesitation. Anything but commiting tasks.
2023
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How to Write the Ultimate Online Article: Key Elements to Master
Master the art of online article writing with this comprehensive guide. Discover key elements like writing for humans, creating evergreen content, optimizing images, and more.
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The dangers of paid advertising
Anybody inexperienced in making sales chooses the easiest (and most costly) way to promote - paid advertising. But, as time goes by, these ads are less and less effective.
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Consider implementing assembly line in your business
When the company starts, it usually has one or two people who take care of everything. Having the employees performing multiple tasks is inneficient.
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Why would you make your life hard
Increase the chance of success, not only by proper planning but also by avoiding making mistakes.
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About customers who can't reach you
Increase the probability of sales by merely opening new doors to potential customers.
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Know when to end a project
Failing to close a project when it should be or at all means that it still has some importance and continues to drain our resources.