Systems

Default loop: observe → build a system → log outcomes → revise. If it isn’t trackable, I lose interest.

This page is not exhaustive. It’s a snapshot of what I’m currently tuning.

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Firearms
Dobermans
Smart Home
Vehicles
Warhammer 40k
Star Wars
Medical Ops
Home Lab
Knowledge Sprints
Finance Modeling
Security/Safety
Firearms / Range
Paused
Reliability, documentation, repeatability.
mods
maintenance
logs
Focus: Configuration management. A build is a state; I track changes and outcomes.
What I track:
Round count by firearm / by session
Malfunctions type + ammo + conditions
Maintenance springs, wear items, cleaning intervals
Zero / holds distance, ammo lot, optic settings
Current system: Personal range log + per-build configuration notes (mods, optics, springs, ammo).
Dobermans
Paused
Structure, boundaries, consistency.
protocols
training
Focus: Repeatable rules. The point is predictable behavior, not vibes.
What I track:
Training plan what works / what doesn’t
Triggers contexts that cause conflict
Consistency rules everyone follows
Outcomes what changed after interventions
Current system: Written plan + daily routines + adjustments based on observed outcomes.
Smart Home
Paused
Local control, predictable failure modes.
home assistant
zigbee
automation
Focus: Systems that degrade gracefully. Minimal cloud dependency.
What I track:
Automations inventory what exists + what it depends on
Device health dropouts, LQI, batteries
Firmware versions stick + devices
Failure analysis why it broke + fix
Vehicles
Paused
Modifications as configuration management.
mods
maintenance
documentation
Focus: Before/after and versioning. A change without measurement is just a story.
What I track:
Parts list installed + removed + version
Service intervals oil, tires, brakes, fluids
Torque/spec notes so it’s repeatable
Outcomes ride feel, handling, performance notes
Warhammer 40k
Paused
Painting pipelines, recipes, progress tracking.
painting
recipes
photos
Focus: A repeatable paint process: base → shade → highlight → details → basing.
What I track:
Paint recipes exact colors + steps
Completion % per unit / per army
Photo timeline before/after progression
Star Wars Figures
Paused
Cataloging and display systems.
collection
catalog
display
Focus: Organization and rotation. Not “owning,” but curating.
What I track:
Series / variant edition, wave, version
Condition boxed / loose / accessories
Display plan rotation and storage
Medical Ops / Clinic Systems
Active
Policies, workflows, metrics. No PHI, no stories.
policy
metrics
workflows
Focus: Durable change. If it can’t be measured and repeated, it’s not a system.
Artifacts (public-safe):
Policy index title + purpose + revision date
Metric definitions definition + cadence + target range
Workflow maps handoffs, roles, failure points
Change log what changed + why + expected impact
Falsifier: If I can’t point to at least one policy/workflow/metric that persists without me.
Home Lab / Personal Infrastructure
Paused
Reliability, backups, and predictable failure modes.
uptime
backups
monitoring
Focus: “Works when I’m busy” engineering: backups, restore tests, controlled updates.
Artifacts:
Topology map LAN, host, key services
Backup plan what, where, frequency, retention
Restore test log date + outcome + notes
Update policy window, staging, rollback triggers
Health checks disk, CPU, automations, Zigbee link quality
Alternative explanations if missing: device tinkering > reliability engineering; visible dashboards > invisible robustness.
Knowledge Sprints
Paused
Obsessions turned into durable notes, tools, and decisions.
notes
models
memos
Focus: Consume → synthesize → produce an artifact that survives the mood.
Artifacts:
Reading lists scoped + finite
Annotated notes what was new, what was wrong, what’s uncertain
Decision memos belief → update → reasons
Mini tools tables, calculators, rubrics
Falsifier: If there are no durable notes/tools and it’s only consumption.
Personal Finance Modeling
Paused
Assumptions, scenarios, sensitivity. No net worth.
models
assumptions
scenarios
Focus: Model-building. Make assumptions explicit, then test which ones dominate outcomes.
Artifacts:
Assumptions table returns, inflation, savings rate, retirement age
Scenario set baseline vs conservative vs upside
Sensitivity notes what moves the needle most
Decision memo what changed my mind + why
Falsifier: If I can’t show how changing one assumption changes the conclusion, it’s narrative not modeling.
Security / Safety Structure
Paused
Checklists, redundancy, routines. Not purchase-based.
checklists
redundancy
routines
Focus: Reduce risk via routine, not gear. Plans that can be executed under stress.
Artifacts:
Home safety checklist doors/windows, lighting, labeling, basics
Fire/CO plan detectors, drills, extinguisher map
Power outage plan failover, priorities, runbook
Medical kit inventory contents + restock cadence
Falsifier: If it’s mostly purchases with no routines/checklists/drills, it’s consumption not safety engineering.