Examples

Three real bundles, filled in.

A blank template is hard to start from. I created these examples to show the same person using About Now Data for three different scopes: personal identity, a YouTube channel, and a review project.

Each one includes a complete About.md, Now.md, and Data/ structure. The content is fictional but realistic enough to copy, adapt, and make your own.

Notice the pattern: About stays stable across weeks, Now changes with every update, and Data grows only where depth is needed.

The best way to understand what I built is to see it filled in.

Example 1: A car enthusiast's personal operating system.
Example 2: A YouTube channel about car culture and builds.
Example 3: A car review project with structured methodology.
Pattern: Same framework, different scopes. The shape holds.

Example 1 — Personal

Car enthusiast: personal identity.

Miguel uses About Now Data to keep his personal context organized. His About captures who he is and how he thinks. His Now tracks what he's focused on this month. His Data folder holds notes on cars, tools, and projects he can reference anytime.

# About - Miguel Reyes
*Stable, defining, foundational.*
*Last updated: 2026-01-12*

## System
**[About](./About.md)**: foundational context
**[Now](./Now.md)**: current state
**[Data](./Data/)**: details and projects
- [Projects](./Data/Projects/)
- [Notes](./Data/Notes.md)
- [Tools](./Data/Tools.md)
- [Skills](./Data/Skills.md)
- [Cars](./Data/Cars-Owned-History.md)
- [Suppliers](./Data/Suppliers/)

## Identity
- **About**: Car enthusiast since age 14. Started with a rusty Mk2 Golf in my uncle's garage. Now 31, based in Barcelona.
- **Name**: Miguel Reyes
- **Style**: Direct, slightly nerdy, no jargon unless talking to people who get it. Humor over formality.
- **Interests**:
  - Cars restoration.
  - Video Photography.
  - Any kind of cheese.

## Direction
**Values**:
- Learning by doing.
- Community over gatekeeping.
- Slow builds over quick flips.
**Goals**:
- Finish the E30 project by summer.
- Build a workshop space I actually enjoy spending time in.
- Share more of the process publicly.
**Rules**:
- Buy the best tools I can afford once, not cheap ones twice.
- Never rush a weld.
- Keep the garage open to friends.
**Boundaries**:
- No sponsored content that I wouldn't personally recommend.
- No builds purely for resale

# Now
*Brief, current, actionable.*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*

## Status
**Top of mind:**
- E30 rear subframe is stripped and
  ready for media blasting.
- Waiting on Bilstein B14 kit delivery.
**Active projects:** [BMW E30 325i restoration](Data/Projects/E30-325i), [Taller Abierto](Data/Projects/Taller-Abierto), [Reyes Reviews](Data/Projects/Reyes-Reviews)

## Context
**Recent activity:**
- Sourced OEM tail lights from a
  breaker in Munich.
- Finished welding the spare wheel well.
**Next steps:**
- Schedule blasting for subframe.
- Order brake lines and fittings.
- Clear south wall for new tool board.
**Risks:**
- Budget is tight until April paycheck.
- Weather delays if paint booth isn't
  booked before rain season.
**Opportunities:**
- A friend offered access to a lift for
  two weekends in March.
- Garage shelving reorganization.

Data/
├── Projects/
│   ├── E30-325i
│   ├── Taller Abierto
│   ├── Reyes Reviews
│   └── Garage-Refit
├── Notes.md
│   (torque specs, paint codes,
│    supplier contacts)
├── Tools.md
│   (inventory + wishlist)
├── Skills.md
├── Cars-Owned-History.md
└── Suppliers/
    ├── Parts-Germany.md
    └── Local-Shops.md

Example 2 — Channel

YouTube channel: brand and content system.

Miguel also runs a YouTube channel. This is a separate About Now Data bundle because the channel has its own identity, voice, goals, and rhythm. The About defines the brand. The Now tracks the content pipeline. The Data folder holds episode plans, analytics notes, and gear references.

# About - Taller Abierto
*Stable, defining, foundational.*
*Last updated: 2026-01-20*

## System
**[About](./About.md)**: foundational context
**[Now](./Now.md)**: current state
**[Data](./Data/)**: details and projects
- [Episodes](./Data/Episodes/)
- [Analytics](./Data/Analytics/)
- [Gear](./Data/Gear.md)
- [Workflow](./Data/Workflow.md)
- [Patreon Plan](./Data/Patreon-plan.md)
- [Brand](./Data/Brand/)

## Identity
- **About**: "Taller Abierto" is a YouTube channel about real garage life. No clickbait, no drama. Just honest builds, mistakes included.
- **Name**: Taller Abierto (by Miguel Reyes)
- **Style**: Conversational, unhurried. Talk to the camera like a friend is watching from the stool in the corner. Spanish with English subtitles.
- **Interests**:
  - Restoration Techniques.
  - Sustainable Car Culture.
  - YouTube Algorithm Shifts.

## Direction
**Values**:
- Transparency over polish.
- Respect the audience's time.
- Honest documentation over polished performance.
**Goals**:
- Reach 10K subscribers by end of year.
- Publish consistently: 2 videos/month.
- Build a small Patreon community for extended build logs.
**Rules**:
- No fake enthusiasm. If a part is bad, say it.
- Always credit sources and helpers.
- Keep episodes under 18 minutes unless the build demands more.
**Boundaries**:
- No paid placements that compromise honest opinion.
- No algorithm-chasing formats (shorts spam, engagement bait).

# Now
*Brief, current, actionable.*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*

## Status
**Top of mind:**
- Episode 14 ("Subframe Strip & Blast")
  is filmed, needs editing and VO.
- Thumbnail A/B test for Ep 13 showed
  close-up angles perform 40% better.
- E30 build series (episodes 12–18).

## Context
**Recent activity:**
- Published Ep 13: "OEM Tail Lights
  Hunt — Munich Trip."
  (1.2K views in first week, 68 new
  subscribers.)
- Recorded B-roll of subframe teardown.
**Next steps:**
- Edit Ep 14 by March 8.
- Script "Tool Basics #1: Angle
  Grinders" outline.
- Design Patreon launch page.
**Risks:**
- March schedule is packed — may slip
  to 1 video this month.
- Audio quality dropped in last shoot;
  check lav mic connection.
**Opportunities:**
- Local car meet on March 15 could be
  good community content.
- Bilstein offered to send product for
  honest review (no strings).

Data/
├── Episodes/
│   ├── EP14-Subframe.md
│   ├── EP13-Tail-Lights.md
│   └── Ideas-Backlog.md
├── Analytics/
│   └── Monthly-Stats.md
├── Gear.md
│   (camera, mic, lighting setup)
├── Workflow.md
│   (shoot → edit → thumbnail →
│    upload checklist)
├── Patreon-Plan.md
└── Brand/
    ├── Intro-Outro-Script.md
    └── Thumbnail-Style-Guide.md

Example 3 — Project

Car reviews: structured methodology.

Beyond the channel, Miguel runs a standalone review project. This bundle captures how he thinks about evaluating cars: criteria, scoring, editorial principles. Agents reading this About can draft reviews that sound like him without guessing his standards.

# About - Reyes Reviews
*Stable, defining, foundational.*
*Last updated: 2026-02-05*

## System
**[About](./About.md)**: foundational context
**[Now](./Now.md)**: current state
**[Data](./Data/)**: details and projects
- [Reviews](./Data/Reviews/)
- [Scoring](./Data/Scoring/)
- [Press Contacts](./Data/Press-Contacts.md)
- [Photo Locations](./Data/Photo-Locations.md)
- [Style Guide](./Data/Style-Guide.md)
- [Pitches](./Data/Pitches/)

## Identity
- **About**: Independent car reviews focused on the driving experience, not spec sheets. Written for enthusiasts who care about how a car feels, not just what it costs.
- **Name**: Reyes Reviews
- **Style**: Opinionated but fair. First person. Short paragraphs. Comparisons over absolutes ("better than X" not "the best").
- **Interests**:
  - Driving feel over spec-sheet obsession.
  - Segment-aware comparisons.
  - Honest reviews over privileged access.

## Direction
**Values**:
- Honesty over access. Losing a press car is better than lying about it.
- Context matters: always compare within segment and price.
- Clear judgment over vague neutrality.
**Goals**:
- Publish 2 reviews per month.
- Build a scoring archive that readers can filter and compare.
- Get invited to one international press event this year.
**Rules**:
- Always drive the car for at least 3 full days before writing.
- Score on 5 axes: drive, comfort, design, value, character.
- Disclose every conflict of interest.
**Boundaries**:
- No reviews of cars I haven't driven personally.
- No star ratings; use the 5-axis radar only.
- No manufacturer final-draft approval

# Now
*Brief, current, actionable.*
*Last updated: 2026-03-03*

## Status
**Top of mind:**
- Mazda MX-5 ND review is in draft.
  Drove it for 5 days, notes are done.
- Toyota GR86 review published last
  week — best engagement so far (2.4K
  reads, 38 comments).

## Context
**Recent activity:**
- Returned MX-5 press car on Feb 28.
- Photographed 42 images across 3
  locations (coast road, mountain pass,
  city center).
- Drafted intro and driving section.
**Next steps:**
- Finish MX-5 comfort + value sections.
- Migrate GR86 and Civic Type R scores
  into the archive sheet.
- Pitch Renault Espana for Alpine A110
  press loan.
**Risks:**
- MX-5 review may overlap with channel
  editing week — time conflict.
- Photo quality on mountain pass shots
  was affected by fog.
**Opportunities:**
- A local dealer offered early access
  to the new Civic RS for review.
- Could cross-post reviews to the
  channel as short companion videos.

Data/
├── Reviews/
│   ├── MX5-ND-2025.md
│   ├── GR86-2024.md
│   ├── Civic-Type-R-2024.md
│   └── Template-Review.md
├── Scoring/
│   ├── Archive.csv
│   └── Methodology.md
├── Press-Contacts.md
├── Photo-Locations.md
│   (GPS pins + best light times)
├── Style-Guide.md
│   (review structure, tone rules,
│    word-count targets)
└── Pitches/
    └── Alpine-A110-Pitch.md

Takeaway

Same structure, different scopes.

The three examples above are different in content but identical in shape. That's the whole point of what I built. Whether the scope is a person, a brand, or a project, the framework works the same way: stable identity in About, current state in Now, structured depth in Data.

Pick the scope that matters most to you and start there. One bundle is enough. You can always add another when a new project needs its own context.

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