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Journal – 18 March 2026 Day 15
Journal – 18 March 2026Day 15 of the 240k Goal
Purpose of the Goal
- Eye check-up and new glasses – 20k
- New chair for work – 20k
- New laptop for cybersecurity – 200k
Day 4 of Digital Detox
Rules for this phase:
- No mindless scrolling
- No music
- No bad habits
- No short-form content (Reels, Shorts, etc.)
The focus remains on building discipline, clarity, and sustained attention.
Sleep Schedule
- Slept at 10:00 pm
- Woke up at 3:30 am for Sahri
Daily Activities
5:00 am – 6:00 am
- Practiced Cybersecurity (TryHackMe) for 1 hour
- Focused on hands-on exercises and improving problem-solving skills
6:00 am – 8:30 am
- Slept again to recover energy after early wake-up
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Attended online university classes
- Continued practicing on TryHackMe alongside academic work
This was a long but productive session combining theory and practical learning.
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Took a nap to recharge
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Performed prayer
- Helped prepare Iftar
- Ate with family
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Faced issues with the cybersecurity environment on WSL
- Spent significant time troubleshooting and reconfiguring tools
- The process was time-consuming and did not fully resolve the issue
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Watched some YouTube
- Prepared for sleep
Reflection
Today was generally structured and disciplined, especially in the morning and afternoon. Maintaining the detox for four consecutive days is a strong indicator of improving self-control.
However, the evening session was affected by technical setup issues. This is a recurring pattern. While environment setup is necessary, it is consuming a disproportionate amount of time without clear outcomes.
You need to start treating environment issues as a limited-time task, not an open-ended activity.
Key Adjustment
From tomorrow:
- Limit environment troubleshooting to 60 minutes maximum
- If unresolved, document the issue and switch to lab platforms (TryHackMe, PicoCTF, OverTheWire)
Progress in cybersecurity comes from practice, not perfect setup.
Tomorrow’s To-Do List
Priority Tasks
- Complete one Information Security assignment
- Practice TryHackMe – 1 hour
- Focus on PicoCTF (final day of the competition) — prioritize solving as many challenges as possible
Wins of the Day
- Maintained Day 4 of digital detox
- Completed 1 hour of focused cybersecurity practice
- Stayed consistent with university classes and learning routine
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Journal – 18 March 2026 Day 15
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