The Bryson Every Day Project

599. Hired x3, More Work, Multiple Zoom Calls, New Podcast Setup

Recorded on: Monday, June 09, 2025, 10:05 PM
I had two Zoom calls today instead of five and got hired for a two-hour daily role with Dawson, adding to my existing work with Mina. Riley's setup is unconventional and lacks systems, which I noticed during our call. I reflected on needing structured notes, talked through adjusting my daily schedule, considered podcast software upgrades, and questioned stereotypes about tech people. I also ranted about gym crowds, financial recovery, my minimalist lifestyle, and how my values diverge from typical norms.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I was going into debt using credit cards and guess what? It’s almost like it doesn’t fucking matter because I made it out."
"Maybe I’m just not at that phase of life where I can have that freedom yet to just go to the gym whenever I want."
"Everything that’s going on right now is because of my desire to just do shit and kind of do things differently."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Obsessed with walrus nutting? I don’t know, dude."
"Don’t be at the same gym I’m at when you’re doing that."
"My coffee pot is hot, hot, hot. What’s up, Dr. Seuss?"
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I felt proud but overwhelmed. I landed another gig which is exciting, but I can tell I need more structure and probably better systems if I’m going to manage all this. I’m grateful for the opportunities Mina opened up for me. I’m also clearly thinking long term—about how I’ll handle growth, money, and staying sane. A little insecure at times, but I’m working through it. I’m not faking anything. Just figuring it out as I go.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Had two Zoom calls, got hired by Dawson, recorded a podcast, edited over a phone number mistake, reviewed Riley’s systems, brainstormed workflow improvements, explored podcast software options, updated my income spreadsheet, vented about tech issues, reflected on gym crowding, and logged ideas for scheduling and self-discipline.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $6,720

598. 5 Meetings in 1 Day, Finalizing First Project, LFG

Recorded on: Sunday, June 08, 2025, 10:07 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I locked in four calls for tomorrow with potential clients or collaborators: Britzy, Akani, Dawson, and Riley. I also got a voice message from Trey who might bring me onto his team, which could increase income. I wrapped up a hike and swim day with Lexi and my little brother, looked at houses, and made progress on client system work for Mina. I proposed a faster solution for updating 180 client profiles into Notion by dividing work across six coaches.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I actually felt like I was kind of living life today because I just did so many different things, so many good conversations, laughed a lot."
"Everything else is just kind of icing on the cake. A lot of stuff I’m working on, it’s going to be fun to implement because it’s just extra sauce."
"When shit happens, dude, it comes in waves. This is crazy."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"She just kissed my ass cheek. Waiter, all right?"
"Dude, that’s a man right there. And then you’re five years older than them."
"What the fuck is this? What’s going on?"
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m fired up. It feels like momentum is finally building. I’ve got calls lined up, maybe even another team I’ll join, and I’m seeing how this work could scale. Today was different—it actually felt like living. I laughed, connected, and still got things done. That balance felt good. The work ahead with Notion is going to be brutal, but I like the challenge. This is the first time in a while I’ve felt really in it.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Went on a hike with Lexi, swam with my little brother, looked at houses for October move-in, finalized backend client systems, drafted a Notion proposal, confirmed multiple calls for tomorrow, played Trey’s voice message, and explored how to bulk import spreadsheet data into Notion.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $6,720

597. Running PR, 6 Opportunites, Fired Up

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Recorded on: Saturday, June 07, 2025, 10:29 PM
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Episode Summary by AI
In this episode titled “Running PR, 6 Opportunities, Fired Up”, I reflect on hitting a personal record with my running and the energy that came from it. I talk through six specific opportunities that are either already in motion or on the horizon and how each one is stacking momentum. The tone is direct, fired up, and all about capitalizing on the compounding effect of consistency. This was one of those days where everything just clicked.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"Momentum doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it just quietly stacks until it explodes."
"Every opportunity isn’t created equal but they all count if you treat them like they matter."
"Confidence doesn’t come from a result. It comes from proof you’re becoming the type of person who delivers."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"I ran faster than I’ve ever run and still had time to rant."
"Six opportunities. Zero chill. One podcast episode."
"If I had a whiteboard right now I’d be yelling at it."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today I felt electric. Like everything I’ve been grinding toward just clicked into gear. The run lit a fuse, the opportunities stacked up, and I could feel the clarity breaking through all the noise. I’m not guessing anymore. I know what’s next and I’m already moving toward it.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Hit a running PR, mapped out six big opportunities, recorded a fired-up episode breaking it all down.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$480
Total Income: $6,720

596. Frustrations With Leadership, Rants & Venting, Spreadsheets

Recorded on: Friday, June 06, 2025, 10:11 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I vented hard today about frustrations working under PT Dom, especially with leaderships lack of communication and unclear feedback on spreadsheets I built. Felt boxed into being the “spreadsheet guy” for his clients with no raise or clarity. Explored whether to keep doing this or go all-in on finding other businesses to help, especially like I do for Mina. Broke down my financials, future goals, frustration with leadership, sleep habits, and the desire to feel progress by building and coding real things.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“I feel like I'm still working for the man, but Mina's way cool, so it's fine.”
“If you're a dick, I'm good. Appreciate you. We'll talk later.”
“It just all starts with me, and I'm just years away from anything happening. And I think I just have to come to terms with that again.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“It’s just fucking tic-tac-toe, bro.”
“The fuck are we doing? You just lay there with your eyes closed and your mouth open and go hhhhh for eight straight hours.”
“Two thumb lengths above the mountains if you put your thumb up, you know, as a measurement?”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m fed up. I'm trying to do good work, and all I’m getting back is vague criticism and no real direction. I’m annoyed, not crushed, but annoyed. I want to feel like I’m actually building something of value that matters and not just being used as a backend tool. I need some autonomy and appreciation, not just to be told it’s too complex. I’m not spiraling—I’m evaluating. And deep down, I know I need to recalibrate and pick my path again.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Vent about PT Dom leadership, defend my spreadsheet design, hide extra features to simplify it, post in group chat offering ops help, analyze financial situation, plan escape from PT Dom, consider going back to FedEx, calculate rent with Lexi, commit to waking up earlier, rant about sleep, finalize my next steps.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $6,240

595. The Numbers Mason… What Do They Mean, Progress, Financials

Recorded on: Thursday, June 05, 2025, 10:46 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I overhauled the onboarding and routing system in Notion, refining logic flows between client types, streamlining automations, and separating onboarding into its own space. I finished the Community Manager’s dashboard with milestone trackers and a clean interface and then tackled the much messier Blue Coach dashboard. I ranted about the chaos of linking multiple databases and trying to eliminate user error. Despite mental fatigue, I love building this. Financially, I mapped out debt payoff, savings, rent projections, and feel confident moving forward.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“Trying to make it so when any client gets added to any spot ever, it automatically links everything else to that right then and there.”
“That means I have from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to do whatever the fuck I want.”
“I don’t care about October, January, December, June. I don’t give a fuck, dude. As long as it’s warm, we’re good.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Bob Smith is not in a fug, guys. Put him in a fucking fug.”
“What code languageages are notion for notion formulas are…”
“Wrong as fuck. It was Secret Service. It was the Gordon Ramsey Secret Service.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel completely fried from the sheer amount of mental load building out these systems, but I’m also proud of what I’ve created. It’s been chaotic, a lot of backtracking, but I’m finally seeing structure and progress. I want to wrap this up so I can breathe and shift focus again. I’m also feeling more grounded financially, which gives me peace. It’s nice knowing I’m in control and that everything I’m building might really pay off soon.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Built and redesigned multiple Notion dashboards, finalized community manager workflow, refined onboarding automations, watched Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, tracked financials, saved $140, paid $300 toward debt, projected October rent needs, and recalculated future financial runway.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $6,240

594. Ran 1.5 Miles Without Stopping, Notion Formulas, More Worky Worky

Recorded on: Thursday, June 04, 2025, 11:59 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I ran a mile and a half nonstop for the first time in my life, finishing in 16:38 and breaking past my usual mental stop at one mile. I reflected on back pain from my two herniated discs, past misdiagnoses, and my refusal to let limitations define me. I vented about Notion formula struggles, eventually solving a frustrating monthly tracking issue with Claude. The episode ends with gratitude, sunburn jokes, and commitment to building a flawless system for Mina.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I don't want to be a victim to my circumstances."
"They lost weight because they believed."
"If something happened to my lower back, I don't want to be like, 'Oh, well, I would have'—I want to overcome that."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"I'm probably the same thing as a sun glare to people who are driving by."
"A bee, dude, went on my fucking forehead."
"I'm gonna cannonball into the cement, aka see you later life."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today – Summarized by AI
I felt proud as hell today. I broke a personal milestone with that run, even if the time wasn’t fast. It meant a lot because I usually doubt my back can handle this. I proved myself wrong. I was annoyed at how frustrating tech can be, especially when I’m trying to get it perfect. But I pushed through it. I’m tired, a little fried from the sun, but I'm proud. I’m building something that works and that’s exciting.
What I Did Today – Summarized by AI
Ran 1.5 miles nonstop, walked laps at the track, vented outside while podcasting, solved a Notion formula issue, worked on system design for Mina, planned coach dashboards, texted Lexi, planned a food stop, and wrapped up the episode. Got paid by PTDom. Spent the remainder of the day just working on MEFits business structure. So sick.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$693
Total Income: $6,240

593. New Intro, Pet Peeves, Soundboard

Recorded on: Tuesday, June 03, 2025, 10:42 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I updated the podcast intro to include a voice memo from my future self to boost retention and clarity. I break down why past intros were accidentally deleted and how I fixed it this time. I reflect on wanting support and the balance between confidence and community. I rant about unread texts, unresponsive teammates, and gym staff stating the obvious. I also explore building a custom soundboard as a coding project and share updates on work, Notion dashboards, and receiving my first full paycheck under admin leave.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"Fully confident in my ability to do this myself without support. However, I would love as much support as I can get because that makes it much easier."
"This is me being ignorant as shit... but I'd like to do that."
"I'm going to obviously keep on recording shows until I get to wherever I'm trying to go."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"I took a shit. I got poop on my finger. Uh-oh."
"Is the grass green? Is the sky blue?"
"Cool, bro. Cool. I’ll go fuck myself."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel a mix of accomplishment and irritation. I'm proud of getting the intro fixed, learning more in Notion, and finally getting paid, but also frustrated with being ignored, not getting responses, and people stating the obvious. I crave support but still believe I can do this solo. I'm energized by the idea of building things like the soundboard and am trying to stay disciplined despite going to bed late. I’m documenting it all in real-time, even when it’s messy.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Woke up late, worked five hours in Notion for Mina, messaged shadow coaches, tried Make automations, briefly hit the gym, saw Lexi, tried fixing a drawer, filled gas, checked and confirmed admin leave paycheck, brainstormed soundboard project, and recorded this podcast.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $5,547

592. My Most Discouraging Podcast Statistic and I Never Need to Work a 9-5 Again

Recorded on: Monday, June 02, 2025, 09:15 PM
Episode Summary by AI I realized my average podcast listener only hears 1.45 episodes before leaving, which crushed me (it did not LOL), but reinforced the mission of documenting the journey no matter what. I reflected on being a six-figure earner temporarily until October, updated my financial spreadsheet, broke down debts to pay off, and confirmed that I don't need a job if I stick to current work hours. I also brainstormed how to build an AI-driven mega hub to connect and track every episode reference in my podcast.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"This is going to be one of the coolest stats that I can say. Like, hey, I recorded 621 episodes of a podcast and the average person listened to one and a half episodes then dipped. Ass"
"I'm not making this for any other reason than to document the journey and to share where I'm at right now."
"As long as I maintain the hours with Brian and Mina… it is 100% official. I do not have to get a job again."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"That’s a lot of unique people that said, ‘ass’."
"This is a very professional way of saying, hey, don’t fucking bother me I’m going on vacation. God damn it."
"Dude. Hold on, guys. I’m so sorry. I’m not sorry at all. This is my fucking podcast."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt discouraged seeing my retention stats but stayed grounded in why I started the podcast in the first place. I’m not chasing vanity metrics. I'm here to document everything, and that hasn’t changed. I had a breakthrough moment realizing I don’t need another job if I stick to the plan. There’s still doubt, still confusion, but also a weird comfort in knowing the math works. I’m just trying to keep going, and honestly, that’s enough right now.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Checked podcast retention stats, realized most listeners don’t return, updated and analyzed my financial spreadsheet, recalculated work hour requirements for Mina and Brian, confirmed I don’t need another job, brainstormed AI podcast organization system, shared thoughts on quitting FedEx and future debt payoff timeline.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $5,547

591. I Am Now a 6-Figure Earner

Recorded on: Sunday, June 01, 2025, 11:14 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I talk about working on charts, formulas, and scripts for Brian, mostly building a static monthly comparison feature in a massive, slow spreadsheet. I vent about formula complexity and how Claude outperforms ChatGPT in certain formula tasks. I also reflect on reverse engineering AI-generated formulas to improve logic. Lexi and I spent 15 minutes looking for one puzzle piece before calling it quits. I calculated that I now technically earn six figures between Mina, Brian, and my main job, so it’s unofficial lol.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"It's a very rewarding feeling." (dumb)
"I'm a six-figure earner now. That's the title of this show."
"All I need to do to match that is to get... Dude, I'm a six-figure earner."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“She just kissed my head, if you know what I mean.”
“Swing, swinged, went down the slides. The slides fucked us up.”
“This one here. Oh my hell.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt tired but productive. There was a mix of technical frustration and pride—pride in solving complex formula challenges, pride in using AI more intelligently, and especially pride in realizing I’ve crossed into six-figure territory. Even though I fell short on today’s financial and hourly targets, I felt optimistic, amused, and slightly amazed by how things are adding up. Ended the night playfully with Lexi, and honestly, I just want to keep this going. (YES)
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked on formula-heavy charts and scripts for Brian, tracked income and hours for both Mina and Brian, spent time at the park with Lexi, watched Lilo & Stitch, calculated projected annual income, updated Notion week/month views, hunted for a puzzle piece, recorded this show.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: $0
Total Income: $5,547

590. Aunts Retirement, Lexi is Back, Working

Recorded on: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 09:57 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I only worked for Mina today, about 4–5 hours, and didn’t touch Brian’s stuff aside from a 20-minute spreadsheet task. I spent most of the day figuring out how to make Notion automations unfuckwithable, especially with database links. I got a new display cable which made my monitor buttery smooth. Lexi came home, we had a funny moment on air, and I wrapped up after Aunt Amy’s retirement party. Also, got paid $480 from Mina for 16 hours.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I'm just trying to make things, you know, unfuckwithable."
"In the time that it took you to type this text out, you could have made it yourself."
"It's like, I need you to fly to the moon or I need you to just, you know, grab the mail."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Why your hands wet?” Lexi: “Mind your business."
"The fuck am I supposed to do with this?"
"It's like, I need you to fly to the moon or I need you to just, you know, grab the mail. No in between."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today – Summarized by AI
I felt torn today. On one hand, Lexi’s back and that makes everything better. On the other, I left money on the table by not working for Brian even though I had time. Not because I was lazy but because I’ve been obsessed with figuring out how to make the Notion systems bulletproof. I felt annoyed with lack of communication, especially from teammates. Still, I had fun, made some progress, and it’s nice to feel seen and paid even if I want more. (these summaries need to be reworked lmao.)
What I Did Today – Summarized by AI
Worked 4–5 hours for Mina, skipped work for Brian except 20 mins, tested new display cable, tried to automate Notion database linking, texted coaches for feedback, went to Aunt Amy’s retirement party, spent time with Lexi, and got paid $480 for 16 hours of work.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$480
Total Income: $5,547