The Bryson Every Day Project

794. Fired, Hired, Next Moves, Belief System, Insecurities

Recorded on: December 21st, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I got a Sunday text from Trey saying he is moving most operations from Notion to GoHighLevel for AI automations and my weekly work will drop far below 10 hours so I treat it as basically losing that client. I spiral into doubt about entrepreneurship, money, providing with Lexi, and consider returning to FedEx or picking up hours from PT Dom. I run cash flow scenarios, recommit to finishing Blade, and rant about small talk, phone calls, and feeling misunderstood.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“Business is business.”
“We're only as lone as we perceive our peers inability to relate to what we feel or see or whatever.”
“We're only as alone as we perceive ourselves to be.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Full of rich motherfuckers.”
“Good salesmen you are.”
“If I had to get out of bed at 4 a.m. or someone in my family got shot in the face, I probably would get right the fuck out of bed.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I got punched in the gut by the Trey text and my brain immediately tried to label it as proof I do not have what it takes. I know it is business, but it still stings because it threatens my stability and makes me question my identity. I am frustrated with myself for wasting freedom and sleeping in while claiming I want big outcomes. I feel alone in my head and tired of shallow conversations, so I dump it here where nobody can derail me. I am still locked on Blade and I am trying to turn this into a wake up call instead of a collapse.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Read Trey’s text ending most Notion work, replied to Trey, felt down and questioned entrepreneurship, reached out to an old FedEx boss about driving work including Park City routes, checked finances and ran runway calculations, considered part time or full time FedEx while keeping Mina hours, messaged PT Dom about part time work, worked on Blade onboarding and informational pages, vented about phone calls and small talk, reflected on sleep schedule and discipline
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 1: $38,859
Year 2 (so far): $0

793. I Made $38,859, Origin of Christmas, Getting My Shid Together

Recorded on: December 20th, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I reflect on how starting my podcast got easier over time. I fixed missing episodes by learning Spotify rejected M4A so I reuploaded MP3 versions. I review my first year of business revenue and how quitting my job aligned with higher monthly income. I think about money not feeling real, focus and discipline problems, and pressure to provide. I outline Blade app ideas around public accountability and strict rules. I rant about holiday gift expectations and social norms.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I think you can learn so much just from asking the right questions"
"the quality of life is directly correlated with the quality of questions that you ask or something like that"
"if I can lead by example and get the fuck out of them and show how I did it, and also help other people do the same, and also make a living for myself and my future family, I just can't think of a better way to, to, I guess, navigate through life"
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"Nothing gives me more upset than when I give it a command like that, and I say a whole bunch of shit, and then it doesn't catch it."
"When I say Napoleon Hill, I feel like I'm way off. I may as well say Napoleon Dynamite."
"I just don't think people stop to consider that that's a fucking possibility."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel proud that I can hit record without overthinking and that I solved the missing episode problem fast. I feel weird seeing the yearly revenue total because it does not match how it feels day to day, and it makes me question what number would ever feel real. I feel pressure about money and about not delivering fast enough for Trey, and I hate that I can get paid while feeling behind. I feel energized about Blade because the strict accountability is exactly what I need. I feel annoyed by forced social norms like holiday gifting, and I know I spiral into rants when I start pulling on that thread.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Emailed Podbean and learned Spotify requires MP3 not M4A, reuploaded the correct files and confirmed episodes appeared, reviewed and totaled first year business revenue and client breakdowns, projected monthly income and tried to calculate averages with Siri then ChatGPT, reflected on quitting my job and income changes, worked a bit on Blade and planned uploads for remaining episodes, did some work for Mina and tried to solve Treys yearly data request, bought Christmas gifts mostly on credit, looked up Santa origins and definitions like soapbox and lollygagging
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $38,859
Year 1: $38,859 (Correct and checked amount)
Year 2 (so far): $0

792. Commitments & Omissions

Recorded on: December 19th, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I talk through generating AI created emblems for my app and how impressive yet flawed some designs are. I explain burning remaining AI credits before reset, fixing podcast episode visibility issues on Spotify, and uploading multiple episodes to avoid falling behind. I share progress on a surprise feature, housekeeping tasks before Christmas, frustrations with demon like imagery, and a core design decision about task based commitments versus daily actions inside the Blade system.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“These emblems that it's made for metals that you can achieve and have meaning behind to display to show people the things that you've accomplished.”
“Some of these emblems are just Unreal.”
“So the original concept of the blade was, you have the purge, the oath, the crucible.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“I kind of want to just use and abuse what I have remaining.”
“That really sucked ass.”
“It's not what I fucking asked for.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel focused but overstimulated. I am excited by what I am building while also annoyed by inefficiencies and distractions. I want momentum without chaos and progress without cleanup debt. I am proud of decisions being clarified and aware that discipline includes stopping when something becomes compulsive. I want the system to mean something real and not drift from the original intent.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Generated AI emblems, reviewed and saved designs, managed AI usage limits, emailed podcast hosting support, planned episode uploads, worked on a surprise feature, did personal and holiday housekeeping, refined app philosophy, reflected on task commitment structure
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

791. Approaching 1 Year, App Testers

Recorded on: December 18th, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I restart the episode after deleting a spoiled surprise and talk from my kitchen before bed. I cover podcast upload issues and wanting real answers instead of quick fixes. I barely worked on FitBiz or Blade but made small app progress and got interest from people searching the App Store. I reflect on testing challenges accountability design UI choices monetization tradeoffs my motivation for building Blade and my long term patience with growth and income.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
In order to use the app you have to really commit to shit and change some habits and commit to being better.
The focus ought to be on yourself your physical fitness your mental health your sleep your recovery so that you can perform very well at work.
I know for a fact that I am about to kind of lock in I know it I can feel it.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
That is pretty ruthless huh?
Sometimes I wonder why the fuck you guys listen to the show.
I dont even know 500 people you know?
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel tired but clear headed and aware that I am juggling too much mental noise. I am proud of the progress even when it feels invisible. I feel pressure around money timelines and identity but also trust that patience matters. I am excited because Blade feels real and aligned with how I want to live. I feel overwhelmed by obligations but grounded in the fact that I am building something that will force me to get my own life in order.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Deleted and rerecorded an episode worked briefly on Blade handled a private surprise project noticed podcast upload issues reviewed app bugs tested UI navigation reflected on monetization thought through beta testers and planned post Christmas priorities
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

790. Emotionally Draining Day

Recorded on: December 17, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I get off my desk and talk through a draining family heavy day with long calls and frustration that killed my work output. Lexi is gone and I feel the lack of physical comfort. I notice my habit of over analyzing until I do nothing. I post Blade screenshots to recruit testers and explain competitive self development with public stats, followers, accountability, team mode, solo mode, bug hunting, and week logic fixes. I review Spotify for Creators milestones and worry about missing episodes on Spotify while I reset with a written list.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
It's like I'm playing chess against myself and then I never do anything because I see the counter moves that could be played 5 moves ahead of time, but nothing is ever played because I don't even make the 1st move, so it's just mental chess solo royale against myself always.
It's pretty exciting to find these little bugs. they're not even bug just just errors. It's exciting to go through and find these errors and I guess diagnose the problems to then fix it because then from that point on, I know for a fact that whatever numbers is pumping out from that point forward are accurate and they're correct.
So, I don't know how this is gonna work. Long term. I don't I don't know how it's gonna, how we're gonna make this happen. But we will make it happen, and Yeah.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
It thinks my my ear is over the phone, so therefore it starts recording a voice memo, or voice messages to send. Fucking annoying, it happens all the time.
I don't even know 39 people. that I would talk to to share my show, so that's cool.
I'm walking around my kitchen. There's a lot of reverb in here. I don't give a fuck.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel emotionally cooked from family stuff and it messed up my momentum. I miss Lexi being here and it annoys me that I even overthink how I sound when I say that. I can see how often I trap myself in mental simulations and it keeps me from acting. The bright spot is Blade progress and the satisfaction of diagnosing why numbers are wrong and fixing them. I feel grateful for the Spotify listeners but still confused by the growth labels. I feel stressed by a stacked list of obligations and I need to just knock them out.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Talked to grandma for 2 hours, talked to dad for an hour and a half, dealt with frustrating family issues, worked a little and left work mid task, posted Blade screenshots on social media to recruit testers, debugged weekly calculation logic and fixed Monday vs Sunday week start, tested home dashboard stats for week month quarter and follower following averages, linked podcast to Spotify for Creators and reviewed wrapped stats and awards, noticed episodes missing on Spotify, wrote a long to do list, watered the tree
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

789. Missing Episodes, Next Steps, Not a Free App

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:42 PM
Episode Summary by AI I reflect on losing track of time while building the Blade app, experimenting with sound effects tied to task completion and achievements, and pushing toward an invite only TestFlight release. I describe progress, frustrations, and unknowns around bugs, feedback, and usage behavior. I walk through adding a Report a Bug page, confusion with Spotify episode visibility despite uploads, surprise Apple reviews, pricing thoughts, and reframing the app as paid convenience rather than paid discipline.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • It requires you to actually do what the fuck you say you're going to do • You're not paying for the program you're paying for the app • We have spent way too long worrying about shit that just does not matter right now
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • shed you're a bitch • God damn it dude • I have no idea where the fuck these answers go
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel deep in the weeds but energized. I am making real progress and enjoying the small creative wins even when things are messy. I am frustrated by platform issues and unknowns but not discouraged. I trust momentum more than polish and accept that imperfect testing beats endless tweaking.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built and tested app features, experimented with sound effects, created a bug reporting page, prepared for TestFlight release, reviewed podcast uploads, investigated Spotify and Apple issues, reflected on pricing and positioning, recorded the daily episode
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

788. Just Testing… Zoom Call

Recorded on: December 15, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I am deep in late night app development and struggle to step away because I want the product to match exactly what I see in my head. I rely heavily on AI to build and refine fast but get stuck obsessively testing logic and fixing calculation errors. My goal is to reach a private beta through Apple testing to gather feedback before public release. The app requires real commitment and is still missing key features but progress is real.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
And what I mean is just trying to build this this app into into what I see in my head and make making sure that it works the way that I see it in my head
The main focus right now is to just get it to a spot where we can beta test we can get people using it and I can get feedback
The hot iron into something better stronger sharper you know hence the name blade
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
God damn it
I say please and thank you a lot I do not know why
I thought his family was smart
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel locked into the build and mentally unable to step away even when I am exhausted. I am frustrated by broken logic but genuinely excited watching the app come to life. I know it is incomplete yet I trust the process and believe beta testing will surface what needs fixing. I feel pressure to move faster but also pride in how far it has come.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked late on app logic, debugged incorrect failure calculations, refined AI prompts, planned private beta testing, handled social media questions, explained app availability, joined a team Zoom call, identified Notion issues to fix tomorrow
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

787. GitHub, Fam Christmas Stuff, Testing

Recorded on: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:49 PM 
Episode Summary by AI I reflect on working then spending Christmas time with family while Lexi is away and noticing a shift toward responsibility and protector instincts since moving in together. I talk through loneliness at home, mindset changes, and pushing past fear. I share progress setting up GitHub, reconnecting with an old friend who is a software engineer, and plans to make the app cross platform. I explain testing challenges, delayed logic, medals, simulations, focus issues, and continuing steady development.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I almost feel a sense of responsibility to man the fuck up and handle this stuff. • I just think and perceive things differently. • I should just raw dog it and while it’s going just sitting in peace and just think and just brainstorm and write notes or whatever.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I started killing spiders with my hands. • What the fuck is wrong with them, but they don’t have an iPhone. • Before anybody starts getting all the stats to find us and kill us all.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel a quiet shift happening in how I see myself and my role. Being alone without Lexi leaves a noticeable void but it also forces me to stand firmer, react faster, and carry myself with more responsibility. I feel grateful for unexpected support, humbled by how much I still do not know, and mentally stretched by building something complex from scratch. I am tired but genuinely excited and locked in.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, spent time with family, came home alone, reflected on mindset changes, set up GitHub, reconnected with an old friend, discussed cross platform development, tested app logic, thought through simulations, identified focus issues, continued building and debugging
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

786. Home Screen & Fam Dinner

Recorded on: Sunday, December 13, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I worked late on the app and shipped a new home screen that improves navigation data density and visual clarity. I refined public profiles with task blade completion totals and success and failure rates to support transparent accountability. I see the app less as a revenue play and more as a long term personal brand and credibility engine. I reflected on social media avoidance family dinner Christmas shopping and documented a tragic campus shooting for record keeping.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I wanted it to be, which was a public accountability system where you can do things with your friends, you can see people who are using the app and see how well they’re doing. • I see this as a personal brand move. • I can just reference the app, that part of my identity using the app, living the lifestyle of committing to these tasks and trying to push myself.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • The fuck I know you guys heard that my chair just snapped backward. • I feel like the likelihood is very slim not impossible but you know. • I just don’t want to open anything and then feel obligated to respond.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel grounded and satisfied with progress even while noticing flaws in navigation and my own habits. I trust iteration over perfection. I see the app aligning with who I want to be rather than just what I want to sell. I am aware of avoidance patterns around social media and communication and I am consciously correcting them. I value documenting reality as it happens even when it is uncomfortable.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI built app home screen, improved navigation and data views, designed public accountability metrics, reflected on long term branding, avoided and then reengaged with social messages, attended family dinner, celebrated an aunt’s birthday, did Christmas shopping, documented a tragic news event
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) 
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $37,977

785. App Dev Account, Redesign, Blade Lifestyle

Recorded on: Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:06 PM
Episode Summary by AI I reflect on recording late versus early and why end of day captures reality better. I describe finishing core app frameworks and entering tedious testing using multiple devices. I explain major UI changes with a hamburger menu and no fixed homepage. I outline tasks blades and challenges daily weekly monthly. I emphasize commitment accountability team failure mechanics public visibility stats social features and long term culture over profit. I plan to stabilize ship launch to the App Store and gather feedback.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I made a commitment I have to finish it if I dont then I guess Im fucked • The type of people that are going to be using this are the are my kind of people • The idea isnt money the focus is creating a culture of this type of lifestyle
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • That sounds arrogant as fuck but it is what it is • Its just tedious as shit • What the fuck just happened
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel deep momentum and frustration at the same time. The vision is clear and the system works but the polish phase is mentally draining. I trust the idea enough to push through the tedious parts. I care more about building something real with the right people than optimizing for comfort or mass appeal. I am confident this is something I would personally use and stand behind.
What I Did Today Summarized by AI tested app features across devices, refactored navigation into hamburger menu, validated tasks blades and challenges logic, reviewed stats and records accuracy, planned future categories and tags, evaluated team accountability mechanics, outlined App Store launch steps, documented feature ideas and UI fixes
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$288
Total Income: $37,977