Off the Clock

Life, Growth, and Everything Beyond the Terminal

This is where I step away from CVEs and log analysis to share thoughts on life, mental health, personal growth, and whatever else is on my mind.

What You’ll Find Here

Unlike the structured weekly cybersecurity letters, these posts are:

Unscheduled - I write when I have something worth saying
Varied in length - Could be a quick thought or a deep reflection
Authentically me - No technical jargon, just real talk
About life - The human side of the cybersecurity journey

Topics I Cover

Mental Health & Balance - Dealing with burnout, imposter syndrome, staying motivated
Personal Growth - Habits, productivity, mindset shifts
Life Lessons - What I’m learning while chasing certs and career goals
Real Talk - Unfiltered thoughts on challenges and wins
Random Interests - Fitness, books, whatever I’m exploring

Why This Exists

Breaking into cybersecurity takes more than technical skills. It requires persistence, resilience, and mental toughness. These posts document the non-technical side of the journey - the mindset and habits that keep me going.

If you’re on a similar path, hopefully these reflections remind you that you’re not alone in the struggle.

Posts

All posts are listed below from newest to oldest. No schedule, no pressure - just authentic thoughts when they’re ready.

The Humbling Experience of Learning Content Creation

The Humbling Experience of Learning Content Creation I’m truly just realizing there are levels to this content creation stuff. I give props to those who do content full-time for a job it’s way harder than it looks. Recording took over 4 hours for my first video, and it was only...

Welcome to Off the Clock

Welcome to Off the Clock The Side of BTuff Beyond the Terminal This is where I step away from the cybersecurity grind and share thoughts on life, growth, challenges, and everything in between. Why “Off the Clock”? Security work is intense. It requires focus, discipline, and constant learning. But there’s...