You set up a baseline rule set first, then carve out a sandbox for experiments. Run the procedure until you hit the plateau, log everything, and then let a small fraction of the algorithm try a wild route. Measure its performance against the baseline, iterate, and lock in the mix that gives you the best compromise. Keep a checklist—discipline wins over impulse, but a little chaos sparks real gains.

Sounds like a solid plan—just remember the logs can get as tangled as a knot of old ropes. Keep a breadcrumb trail, and if the wild ideas start feeling like a full‑time job, we’ll prune them faster than a garden hedge. And hey, a little mystery keeps the journey interesting, even if the checklist says otherwise.