foundationScan for Anomalies
Always look for the 'fake stack of pennies'—the single data point that breaks the established pattern.
⏱ 15m⚡ Low
The Investigator
Protocol
Engineer the Algorithm.
Turn narrative analysis into a scalable, high-yield media asset using the 'Penny Problem' framework.
The Retention Engineer
The 'SunnyV2 Model' is not just about editing; it is about treating content as a high-value asset class. It signals a shift from the 'Personality Vlogger' who serves the algorithm daily, to the 'Media Operator' who forces the algorithm to serve them.
By investing heavily in the 'Moat of Labor'—spending months on a single asset—you create a barrier to entry that low-effort competitors cannot cross. This isn't just content creation; it is high-leverage media architecture.
When It Happens
The Penny Problem
The PivotMoving beyond surface-level observation to find the 'fake stack of pennies'—the single anomaly that unravels the truth.
Clinical Detachment
The MethodReplacing emotional outrage with the 'Prosody of a Coroner'. Stating devastating facts with absolute calm.
The 80/20 Production Split
The GrindRejecting the daily upload hamster wheel. Spending 3 weeks writing and 2 months editing to build a 'Moat of Labor'.
Algorithm Immunity
The ResultCreating videos that function as 'digital films', rendering the standard 24-hour news cycle obsolete.
Myth
Common Myth
High retention comes from fast pacing, constant screen flashes, and expensive editing packs.
Transformation
The Architect
Strategic 2-month cycles. Timeless narrative structures. High-production 'Moat'. compounding asset value.
The Churner
Daily upload tredmill. Reliance on trends. Low production value. Disposable content assets.
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Mechanism
The Autopsy Protocol
Click a system to explore its habits
The Investigator
Dissects the data. Finds the 'Penny Problem' and validates intuition with math.
The Author
Architects the arc. Weaves the 'Downfall' narrative using open loops and mini-climaxes.
The Director
Visualizes the asset. Enforces the Parallax Standard to create 'Premium' perceived value.
The Critic
Delivers the product. Uses clinical prosody to establish high-status market authority.
Protocol for Destruction
Step01
Isolate the Anomaly
Don't cover news. Find the one data point that doesn't make sense.
Step02
Open the Loop
Start with the funeral. Show the devastating result before the cause.
Step03
Build the 3D World
Separate every subject from its background. Create depth where there is none.
Step04
Deliver the Verdict
Close the case with a moral judgment that satisfies the 'Just World' bias.
Progression
Habit Tiers
Tier 1
Foundation
The Research. Scanning for anomalies and establishing the 'Clinical Voice'.
Tier 2
Growth
The Edit. Synchronizing movement and curating an eclectic information diet.
Tier 3
Mastery
The Arc. Analyzing 'Negative Delta' logic and sequencing mini-climaxes.
Tier 4Peak
Titan
The Moat. The 2-month production cycle that makes you impossible to copy.
The Penny Problem Framework
At the core of the SunnyV2 business model is the 'Penny Problem': a framework for identifying high-yield market inefficiencies. It's a logic puzzle where you must identify one fake stack of coins among ten.
"If you know one stack of pennies is fake, do you have all the knowledge you need to find it? Yes. You just don't know it."
The Application: In the media business, the 'fake stack' is the viral story that everyone is missing because they are too focused on the noise. The Architect uses this framework to identify stories with the highest potential Retention on Investment (ROI).
NARRATIVE AUTOPSIST
Audit Your Production
If you are rushing to meet a schedule, you are already a Clone. The Autopsist waits.
Are you reacting to drama, or are you documenting history?
Does your voice sound like a friend, or like a judge?
Is your movement random (noise) or motivated (signal)?
Are you building a 2-month moat, or a 24-hour puddle?
Vibe Compatibility Lock
Protocol Playbooks
Curated sequences of habits designed to be practiced together. Click a playbook to see its cards in the deck below.
3 cards
The Penny Problem
How to find the single anomaly that defines the entire story.
Scan for Anomalies
Curate Eclectic Inputs
Apply Negative Delta Logic
3 cards
The Downfall Arc
Structuring the inevitable descent of the subject.
The Open Loop Hook
The Adversarial Transition
Sequence Mini-Climaxes
3 cards
Pattern Recognition
Training your eye to see what others miss.
Adopt Clinical Prosody
Engineer The Payoff
Induce Co-Viewing Surrogacy
3 cards
Production Marathon
Surviving the 2-month editing sprint without burnout.
The 80/20 Production Split
Sync Motivated Movement
Enforce The Parallax Standard
Quests
Challenges to accelerate your transformation. Click a quest to see its target cards.
Initiation
The Clinical Eye
Train your observation skills by identifying 6 anomalies.
"You cannot prosecute what you cannot see."
6 Foundation tier habits in 7 days
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System Mastery
Master The Edit
Achieve perfect synchronization of audio and visual movement.
"Chaos is the enemy of retention."
3 The Director system habits
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Titan Trial
The Magnum Opus
Complete a full 'Downfall' project with the 80/20 split.
"Three weeks of writing. Two months of editing. One masterpiece."
Complete Mastery tier
2 cards
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The Full Deck
12 habits across 4 core systems
Systems:
Playbooks:
foundation
growthCurate Eclectic Inputs
Never consume content only within your niche; strictly diet on unrelated genres to spot unique patterns.
⏱ 30m⚡ Medium
The Investigator
masteryApply Negative Delta Logic
Don't guess. Use 'System 2' thinking to verify if a topic has the mathematical potential for a viral down-trend.
⏱ 1h⚡ High
The Investigator
foundationThe Open Loop Hook
Always start 0:00-0:45 by showing the catastrophic result without revealing the cause.
⏱ 1h⚡ Medium
The Author
growthThe Adversarial Transition
Never let a segment resolve comfortably; use 'But' or 'However' to re-open curiosity gaps.
⏱ 15m⚡ Low
The Author
masterySequence Mini-Climaxes
Structure the 'Boring Middle' (mins 8-14) as a series of revelations, not just a bridge.
⏱ 2h⚡ High
The Author
foundationThe 80/20 Production Split
Never prioritize release frequency over quality; spend 3 weeks writing and 2 months editing.
⏱ N/A⚡ High
The Director
growthSync Motivated Movement
Only use zooms, shakes, or pans if they are synchronized to a specific narrative beat.
⏱ 30m⚡ Medium
The Director
masteryEnforce The Parallax Standard
Never use a flat 2D image; always separate subject and background into 3D space.
⏱ 1h⚡ High
The Director
foundationAdopt Clinical Prosody
Always speak with a low, resonant, measured cadence; banish 'influencer up-speak'.
⏱ N/A⚡ Low
The Critic
growthEngineer The Payoff
Structure the narrative arc to deliver a specific neuro-chemical reward (dopamine/closure) at the exact end of the video.
⏱ 30m⚡ Medium
The Critic
masteryInduce Co-Viewing Surrogacy
Use inclusive language ('We can see') to force the viewer into the role of co-investigator.
⏱ 10m⚡ Low
The Critic
Sources & References
External reading that informed this stack.
Explore More Identity Stacks
30 cards5 systems
The Workspace Orchestrator
Eliminate the cognitive tax of 'Window Soup' through spatial determinism and proprioceptive navigation.
Spatial Memory OrchestrationProprioceptive Input OptimizationZero-Clutter Cognitive Hygiene+2
The Architect
40 cards4 systems
The Energy Opportunist
Stop fighting your biology. Transform from a person who fails to manage time into a person who masterfully manages energy using ADHD-aware protocols.
Internal Weather MonitoringEnergy-Matched Task SelectionImpulse Capture Architecture+1
Dr. Russell Barkley
33 cards6 systems
The Performance Stacker
Build physical capacity as your ultimate work multiplier. A habit system for WFH entrepreneurs who refuse to let fitness be an afterthought.
Movement SnacksAnchor WorkoutsProgress Tracking+3
Performance Protocol