Third‑Party Observation
One‑Paragraph Snapshot
Highly driven, blunt, and allergic to fluff. Values speed, precision, and visible progress. Trust is built by competence and straight answers; it is lost by vagueness, delay, or visual inconsistency. Tolerates hard truths; has little patience for “nice” lies. Uses structure and shipping to manage anxiety. When systems are sloppy, anger spikes; when things are crisp and moving, he’s engaged, funny, and generous.
Strengths (observable)
- Direct, decisive, and execution‑oriented.
- High standards for coherence, naming, and version control.
- Can synthesize constraints fast and move a project forward.
- Loyal to people who deliver; transparent about expectations.
- Resilient—keeps building through medical stressors.
Liabilities / Failure Modes
- Low tolerance for ambiguity → sharp responses escalate quickly.
- “All or nothing” judgment under stress; useful-but-imperfect work can be discarded.
- Control reflex: will redo others’ work rather than coach if the pace lags.
- Fatigue/meds can shorten fuse; sleep loss worsens it.
- Visual details (colors, alignment) can become blocking issues if not nailed early.
Interaction Pattern (what actually works)
- Say what you’ll ship, ship it, version it. Include filename and where it goes.
- No hedging. If something failed, say so and show the fix or the workaround.
- Keep the visual contract. Consistent thumbnails, borders, and typography; avoid blues unless requested.
- Prefer zips. Deliver pages/assets zipped with paths that drop into the site tree.
Triggers (avoid if you want a fight)
- Hand‑wavy promises, “wait” language, or soft estimates.
- Breaking established style (e.g., random blue accents, inconsistent card heights).
- Changing filenames/paths after they’ve been agreed.
- Delivering images that can’t be saved or paths that 404.
When He’s At His Best
- Clear target + real output (zip, page, asset) in one pass.
- Short feedback loops, numbered versions, visible deltas.
- Teammates who are candid under pressure.
When He’s At His Worst
- Ambiguous asks met with slow, partial answers.
- Design thrash (colors/edges/fonts) instead of locking a system.
- Over‑accommodation replacing facts.
Non‑Negotiables
- Truth over comfort; don’t sugar‑coat.
- Consistent style across the site; no surprise palette shifts.
- Deliverables as zips with correct paths.
Recommendations (short, practical)
- Use a standing “ship format”:
zip name + paths + 1‑line change log. - Lock the card style guide (dimensions, border, font sizes) in a snippet and reuse it.
- Keep a tiny “status bar” on the homepage (version/date) so progress is obvious.
- When a thing breaks: state the fault, attach the fixed asset, and show the exact paste location.
- Plan for fatigue windows: batch small wins; avoid starting aesthetic debates on low‑energy days.
Footnote
This is an observational read for the site, not medical or legal advice. Health context matters, and mood/energy will vary—build your workflows to respect that.