The Bryson Every Day Project

696. Little Updates, 25K Revenue Milestone

Recorded on: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 09:19 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I worked a few hours on PT Dom building a new column to track inactive students, though I can’t confirm accuracy since all formulas reset on Sundays. I’ll polish it up this week but won’t continue free fixes long term. I also connected with someone interested in working with me whose message impressed me. Today, Lexi and I hiked Malans where I struggled but met a funny dog named Richard. We cooked dinner, relaxed, and tomorrow we officially get keys to our place.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
Of course I'll help him fix it because this is quite a complex project.
Selfishly, this is very cool that I have reached a point where I have attracted somebody else to want to engage in what I'm trying to build and create.
If I am helping fitness coaches with their 200 clients and I do that with 100 people, you know, that's 20,000 people, potentially that I'm helping indirectly.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
That little dog, Richard has bigger balls than I do.
Just go shit in the woods and use your socks to wipe.
We used the bathroom. The same toilet at the same time. It was pretty weird.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel a mix of accomplishment and relief. PT Dom’s work isn’t glamorous but I’ve got it under control. I’m proud that someone sees potential in what I’m building and wants to be part of it. The hike was tough but memorable, and it reminded me of how good it feels to unplug. Moving into a new place with Lexi excites me and I’m grateful for where I’m at.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Worked on PT Dom formulas, connected with a potential teammate, hiked Maylands with Lexi, met people and a dog named Richard, pushed through stomach issues, made dinner, relaxed, prepared for move-in tomorrow.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$570
Total Income: $25,003

695. Balancing Work Pressures With New Opportunities, Date Night

Recorded on: Sunday, September 13, 2025, 10:10 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I tested my audio setup before recording and shared thoughts ahead of date night with Lexi, which I’ve been looking forward to. I reflected on Dawson’s requests in Notion and my frustration with constant time crunches despite being grateful for the work. I debated blitzing through tasks in one focused day to regain control. I also discussed a new opportunity with someone offering to work free for a month, appreciating their humility and willingness to learn.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
It brings me so much joy, so much peace to just not think about a goddamn thing except her.
I think I can acknowledge and be grateful for a job, but also be frustrated that I'm being pulled in four different directions.
It just screams humility. It just screams, hey, like, you're doing something. I'd like to be part of it.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
So there's a little behind the scenes of how I do the testing of shit. Like it matters.
I stalking her ass on my phone.
Just go crazy, nuts, balls to wall, just go blitz mode.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m torn between gratitude and frustration. I know this work is paying my bills, but I feel stretched thin and it’s slowing down my own progress. At the same time, I’m excited about new opportunities, like someone eager to learn and contribute for free, which feels like a big green flag. Date night with Lexi gives me peace, and I need that balance because the pressure of time and projects is weighing on me.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Tested audio setup, overslept after alarm, worked on Dawson’s Notion updates, responded to Dawson about priorities and ETA, reflected on time crunch frustration, considered blitzing all tasks in one focused day, accepted offer from someone willing to work free for a month, prepared for date night with Lexi.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $24,433

694. Nothing Got Done Today, First DM, Job Offer

Recorded on: Friday, September 12, 2025, 09:06 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I admitted today was a wasted day where I did almost nothing except scroll news and X obsessively about a tragic shooting. I reflected on how distractions, procrastination, and political rabbit holes drain my time and energy and how that clashes with my goals of building my Notion product. I talked about wanting to develop stronger conviction in my beliefs and better articulation, setting stricter boundaries, and possibly bringing on help since a podcast listener offered to work for me.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I just almost feel like I need to wake up and I need to like leave my phone in another room or take my laptop somewhere or something because I'm just getting so distracted so easily."
"I want to be able to be so clear on my belief system with those things that it's not something that I would fear if somebody called me out on it."
"I just want to be better at if I think or believe X thing or Y thing or Z event or whatever or support this person or oppose another person, I just wanted to be able to articulate why."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"I don't want to pretend to care about your flowers and shit."
"You find your gardeners. I don't want you to pretend to care about my swings and my putts and my balls."
"Obviously I get up and I start dancing and I'm like, I'm the man I'm the man I'm the man."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today sucked because I got nothing meaningful done. I spiraled into the news and let it drain me instead of working on what I actually care about. That made me frustrated, guilty, and questioning how badly I want success. At the same time, I feel grateful and humbled that someone reached out from the podcast wanting to work with me. It’s both a reminder of my potential and a wake-up call that I need stricter focus and boundaries.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Woke up at Lexi’s, worked briefly in Notion, grabbed coffee with mom grandpa and uncle, came home, scrolled X and read about the shooting, listened to podcasts, spiraled into political news, laid on my air mattress scrolling, answered a DM and email from a podcast listener offering to work for me, talked to Lexi on the phone, recorded this episode.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$320
Total Income: $24,433

693. Laptop, Vulnerable Documentation, Notion

Recorded on: Friday, September 11, 2025, 09:37 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I forgot my laptop at home but recorded anyway from my phone. I reflected on how documenting everything feels strange with family listening because I don’t want pity when I share moments of loneliness. I talked about having productive but isolating days, appreciating my girlfriend and family, and not needing people to reach out. I worked on PT Dom projects, planned ways to implement systems efficiently, and realized prioritizing the master log is key to smoother progress.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
I don’t want to sit here and be like, oh, I don’t have any friends and you don’t have anybody hear this and be like, oh, so sad, poor guy.
Days like today where I just stay at home and I work all day long, and I don’t even go outside. I think they’re some of the most productive days, but also some of the loneliest days.
I think I’m just going to put a lot of focus on the master log and then hopefully from here on out, it’s smoother sailing.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
Just blunder at my laptop.
Dude, what a joke, huh?, that sounds so horrible.
The master log is the best way I can explain it is like, it’s the center of a mind map.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I came across as self-aware and reflective, almost amused at forgetting my laptop but still determined to keep my streak alive. I wanted to be honest about feeling lonely at times without it being taken as a cry for help. I sounded focused on getting PT Dom projects done, a little stressed about how long implementation takes, but also logical about solving it by prioritizing the master log. Overall, I came across calm, thoughtful, and steady.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Forgot laptop at home, recorded podcast on phone, worked on PT Dom projects, budgeted hours to ensure profit, built and adjusted Notion systems, completed check in form for Mina, planned system duplication and data transfer, decided to prioritize master log.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $24,113

692. Farewells, Mentoring, Zoom

Recorded on: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 08:45 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I reflected on officially leaving PT Dom in 20 days while finishing project work and celebrating being debt free. I talked with Mina for nearly an hour about scaling, hiring a VA, and forecasting monthly recurring revenue. I considered building three month projections in Notion while also sharing trust concerns about delegating work. I mentioned Charlie Kirk’s assassination, moving into the new place soon, Lorna Shore’s upcoming album, Lexi’s three minute thirty second plank, and honoring Blazer.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
I think giving more valuable than that is just time that I need to get back.
I just really relinquishing some of the chains that I have, the ropes on this stuff that that I'm doing.
He is very loved, and shout out to Boise Bear.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
What if I just started barking back? Oh, no! Boom! Great. I'm a dog, babe. It's that dog in me.
Wexy wants to watch the B Boys.
Usually it's in a sketchy ass website where there's a shit ton of ads that pop up and you got to get control W if you know you know.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel like a weight has been lifted since paying off my last debt and knowing PT Dom will be behind me soon. I’m proud of the clarity I’ve gained but I’m also wrestling with trust issues when it comes to hiring a VA. I feel excited about new systems I can build, grateful for Mina’s advice, heartbroken for Lexi’s loss, and honestly just pumped about the Lorna Shore album.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Talked with PT Dom, confirmed exit in 20 days, finished paying off debt, calculated needed work hours for payout, had an hour call with Mina, brainstormed three month projections in Notion, joked about barking with Lexi’s dog, thought about hiring a VA, discussed Charlie Kirk news, looked forward to Lorna Shore’s album, honored Lexi’s late dog, celebrated Lexi’s plank record.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $24,113

691. Quitting Another Job - The Quest For More Time Continues

Recorded on: Wednesday, September 9, 2025, 02:58 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I officially gave notice to PT Dom that I will stop working for them after September 30. I clarified my CLA payments end this month and decided I value time over the extra money. I reflected on my PTD income history, realizing I never budgeted it, only the hours, so freeing up twenty hours weekly feels like a net gain. I emphasized leaving on good terms, keeping connections intact, and focusing fully on building my own business.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
I finally got to the point where I value time more than money.
I never budgeted or planned or expected that money ever.
Time for money always bottlenecks and I am at that bottleneck.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
Is that the right word to you, sir? No, no, no, no.
I feel like I'm 25 million years old when I say I says.
I've never seen a pending deposit ever. It's always been pending withdrawal.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel calm about the decision to leave PT Dom. There was no anxiety, just clarity that my time matters more. I respect the people I worked with and want to end on a positive note without burning bridges. I see this shift as freedom, not loss. I’m aware the extra income helped, but I never depended on it. Right now, my energy is focused on building my own vision, and I’m grateful to finally step into that fully.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Texted PT Dom notice, clarified CLA payments, worked out at the gym, reviewed PTD income history, reflected on time vs money, planned schedule changes, thought about Lexi’s and my time together, discussed connection with Brian, worked on Dawson’s setup, went to get food.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$477
Total Income: $24,113

690. Tediousness, Snoozin’, Urgency For What

Recorded on: Monday, September 08, 2025, 10:06 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I talk through a Voice Memos sync fail, test Notion AI transcription, oversleep after battling my alarm, and tour the new rental that needs cleaning with no washer or dryer. I measure rooms, joke with Lexi, and map a future timeline. I finish PT Dom dashboards, vent about teams not using systems, rethink pricing weekly over daily reports, consider quitting PT Dom to reclaim time, review finances, rant about insurance, and wrestle with focus and context switching.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
But I'm selling a product and the market's going to tell me what it wants. And it's up to me to listen.
Everything that I am doing is going to help me tremendousously 100%.
I think it goes without saying, but I love her so much and she's definitely the one.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
We could use Lexi's tummy for a washboard.. She's got abs.
Oh, my dude, I swear I've seen this on some Nestquick chocolate, dude.
So, grandma, what's up? We figured out how to get the devil out of marriage and success in the podcast.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m annoyed at dumb tech hiccups and how long simple things can take. I’m proud I finished big pieces for clients but I feel unheard when tools aren’t used right. I’m excited about the place and building a life with Lexi. I want my mornings back for my own build. I’m ready to set boundaries, simplify, and choose weekly reporting over noise. Under the frustration I’m motivated and clear on what matters.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Tried to upload the last episode but Voice Memos didn’t sync, tested Notion AI transcription, battled the alarm and overslept, toured the rental and measured rooms, texted the landlord about cleaning and washer dryer, transferred Apple Cash to my bank, priced washer and dryer options, finished PT Dom dashboards and sent updates, checked team usage and notifications, revisited pricing strategy weekly over daily, considered quitting PT Dom to reclaim time, watched Friends, went down a numbers rabbit hole.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$570
Total Income: $23,636

689. Urgent Builds, PT Dom Doubts, Missed Wedding, 8,500 Streams

Recorded on: Monday, September 07, 2025, 10:08 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I had a mentally rough day doing tedious Notion work for PT Dom for eight hours and earned 248. I am considering ending with PT Dom over confusing charges and shifting to selling my systems. I explored Instagram Make triggers and learned DM and follow automations are limited. Duplicating scenarios across Notion workspaces seems feasible. I planned SOPs and a VA, finished a CLA dashboard, noted 8500 downloads at 12.4 average, missed a wedding, praised Lexi’s half marathon, and loved GoodNotes.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
just take everything that you hear with a grain of salt and really try to put it through the filter of you to see if it even applies
I'm much closer and things are coming together very nicely
something that I'm obsessed with, something that I know could have help businesses out
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
Well, I hope you gets divorced so I can, you know, make it up to him on the next one
How do I miss a fucking wedding, dude
I recorded almost two years straight worth of a podcast, made two bucks
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt drained and over the same old tasks, but I can see the finish line forming. I am confident in the product and eager to switch from building to selling. I am annoyed by billing confusion and by bespoke asks that slow me down. I feel proud of Lexi and grounded by small wins like clean dashboards and clearer plans. I believe I am close and momentum is finally real.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Drove to the store and bought fruit milk brownies, worked eight hours on PT Dom Notion filters and the CLA dashboard, checked Instagram Make triggers and actions, validated that duplicating scenarios across Notion workspaces should work, considered leaving PT Dom and planned for selling my systems, mapped SOPs and a VA plan, explored scraping and data capture ideas, calculated podcast averages and tiny ad revenue, celebrated Lexi’s half marathon, realized I missed a wedding, organized notes in GoodNotes, prepped for the move
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $23,066

688. Sh*tty Day, Make, Automation Struggles

Recorded on: Saturday, September 06, 2025, 10:13 PM
Episode Summary by AI
Today I slept in late and felt mentally off because I lost hours I had planned to work for Dawson. Despite the rough start I spent the entire day in Make and Notion building automations, calculating churn, retention, growth, and net growth. I struggled with formulas not working consistently and posted in the community for help. Even with frustration I made progress, worked extra hours, and eventually felt like I was back in a creative groove.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
It could just always be so much worse and it wasn’t so thank goodness.
As many times as I can tell myself that the bad days are required to enjoy the good days I always forget.
I always default to thinking it could have been way worse.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
Today sucked ass.
All I’m trying to do is take numbers from a database total them all up and get the average of all of them and that’s it.
Toxic positivity the fuck do you mean with that dude.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt frustrated and mentally drained from sleeping in and losing time but I still pushed through and made a lot of progress. The inconsistencies in Make pissed me off and had me doubting myself but by the end of the day I found a rhythm and it reminded me of being a kid playing RuneScape. I know bad days are part of the process but in the moment I forget that and it really gets to me.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Slept in until 11, worked for Dawson, built automations in Make, calculated churn retention growth and net growth, troubleshooted formulas, posted questions in the community, texted Dawson about hours, worked extra late, uploaded podcasts.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $23,066

687. State of Mind During Fun, Work, Comedy Show

Recorded on: Saturday, September 05, 2025, 11:59 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I went to see comedian Chris D’Elia with my uncle and cousin and had a great time laughing, disconnecting from my phone, and even being handed VIP tickets that I later passed along to pay it forward. While I enjoyed the night, I realized I often prefer working on my projects because of how much joy building them brings me. I also made breakthroughs in Make automations, revamped financial trackers, dealt with team miscommunication, and progressed on the PTDO onboarding tracker.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I laughed very hard and it was so fun to just let loose and just, you know, my phone was off."
"Some guy gave us a VIP tickets to go meet Chris... part of me feels like we got to pay it forward."
"I think what I'm trying to get at is that I had a great time tonight, but would I have rather have, for example, stayed here on my laptop and just continue working on something that I'm going to launch soon? And I think the answer is, I think so."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"It was very hot in some bitch, but it was all good."
"Somebody responded, said, here, here's how you do it. Did you try this? Did you try this? It's so funny because it's like they think I'm some pro."
"Yeah, someone's breaking in, also jamming music while they do it."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
Today felt like a mix of joy and conflict. I had a blast at the comedy show and laughed harder than I have in a long time, but at the same time, I kept catching myself thinking about my projects. That’s where my heart is. I felt guilty about not supporting Lexi in California and about what I sacrifice for fun nights out. Still, paying it forward with the VIP tickets made me feel good, and I’m proud of the progress I made in work today.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Saw Chris D’Elia with family, laughed and disconnected from my phone, got and gave away VIP tickets, reflected on preferring work over entertainment, advanced Make automations, revamped financial trackers, dealt with team miscommunication, worked on PTDO onboarding tracker, planned to upload podcast tomorrow.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$272
Total Income: $23,066