When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments

WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS

I’ve seen future-proofing work, but only when it’s super intentional. Here’s what’s helped on my end: First, every chase or panel gets a laminated map tucked inside—nothing fancy, just a Sharpie and some tape. Second, we keep a digital log with photos and notes, so even if the labels fade, there’s a backup. Honestly, if nobody maintains that info, it’s chaos in five years. Future-proofing isn’t a set-and-forget thing... it needs follow-through, or yeah, you just end up with mystery wires and headaches.