The Bryson Every Day Project

807. Building, Testing, Improving

Recorded on: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Episode Summary by AI I reflect on falling a week behind due to laziness not complexity. The workflow never changed and only takes minutes but avoidance won. I focus on objectively observing behavior instead of rationalizing it. I describe a slow start to the day followed by solid progress building and testing the app fixing logic errors refining dates sizing and task flows. I explain why delaying external testers makes sense while I already know existing issues. I end noting steady progress excitement and satisfaction with incremental improvements.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Nothing changed. Nothing. • I just dont want to. • What then is the purpose of having other people discover those same things?
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I just clicked something that was not correct. • Can I just commit to this Cant commit to it. • So I dont even remember what I was talking about.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel clear headed about why things slip and its not complexity its avoidance. I feel encouraged because progress came once I started. I feel calm about not rushing testers and confident in tightening the product first. I feel excited watching the app slowly match the vision in my head.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Woke up sluggish, scrolled my phone, started working, built and tested app features, fixed errors, refined UI details, debated beta timing, helped Lexi, went on a date, returned late, reflected and wrapped the episode
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

806. App Features, Home Gym

Recorded on: Friday, January 2, 2026
Episode Summary by AI I worked deep into the app polishing core systems after clearing a major bug. I refined task completion sounds medals and streak logic while stress testing calculations with developer controls. I questioned the value of external beta testing versus self testing. I adjusted task rules templates and UI overflow issues. I trained in my home gym and reflected on time value convenience and creativity benefits compared to public gyms.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I think it sounds silly but getting the sound effects right so they are not some bullshit electronic or iPhone sounding • Ninety five percent of the app is actually outside of the app living life and doing the things that you say you are going to do • When you place a price tag on your time paying for a home gym is actually very inexpensive
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I have not coded shit but cursor has • I thought I fucked everything up I thought I made a big boo boo • I can work out without a shirt and actually see myself working out without a shirt
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in and satisfied grinding through details that most people would rush past. I trust my judgment on how this product should function because I built the logic behind it. I am excited seeing it come alive in real use. I value autonomy control and efficiency and that shows in both how I build software and how I train.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on app features, refined sound design, tested medals streaks and stats, built developer testing controls, identified and fixed UI and logic bugs, drafted task rules and templates, adjusted task flow decisions, completed a home gym workout, spent the evening with my partner
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

805. Blade Structure, Starting Now

Recorded on: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Episode Summary by AI
I reflect on starting the year quietly at home with Lexi, resting, playing Monopoly, and noticing how easily time slips away. I question the value of New Year resolutions and focus instead on starting good habits immediately. I outline the core philosophy behind Blade as a strict customizable system built on personal difficulty not comparison. The goal is shared structure individual struggle and ruthless accountability that forces growth across multiple areas of life.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
If a change you want to make in your life is a good thing then you should make the change now
The best time to start would be then because once you make it through that that will be kind of your new bar
We should only strive to accomplish the things in which are difficult for ourselves to overcome
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
We slept in till noon
We agreed that I won
Never listen to any word I ever say ever
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel calm but aware of how fast time disappears when structure slips. I am motivated by discipline not hype and skeptical of performative change. I trust hard rules because they exposed my own excuses. I want systems that remove negotiation and force honesty. I am thinking long term and building something that reflects how growth actually happens for me.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
slept in late, rested with Lexi, played Monopoly, watched the ball drop, did small chores, reflected on habits, refined the Blade concept, thought through structure and philosophy
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

804. 2025 Podcast Stats

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I solved a major task completion bug by translating support feedback through multiple AI tools until one broke it into usable steps. Completion works and undo was fixed shortly after. The process drained my energy and focus but progress returned. I reviewed podcast performance showing strong yearly growth global reach platform distribution and modest ad revenue. I reflected on New Year symbolism calendar logic motivation dips distraction and ended preparing for a quiet night and catching up on uploads.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“But all that changes is a 2nd, a 2nd on the clock, which then changes different numbers on a calendar that was man-made.”
“I can appreciate the energy around it of people wanting to change and be better and stuff like that.”
“It is the longest streak I have in my life right now.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“What a 1st world problem. Load, load quickly, load immediately, load fast.”
“So yeah, we’re rich as fuck.”
“Maybe it was the sneeze episode.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt drained frustrated and disinterested after fighting the same error for days without real understanding of the code. Relying on AI made progress feel fragile and motivation dropped which led to distraction and too much phone time. Once the issue was finally fixed relief kicked in and momentum returned. I felt grounded about New Year hype indifferent to symbolism and content choosing quiet progress over performative celebration.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Debugged task completion and undo errors using multiple AI tools, translated support feedback into actionable steps, restored app functionality, reviewed podcast download growth and geography, checked platform and source analytics, reviewed ad revenue, reflected on New Year symbolism, prepared for dinner and a quiet night, planned to upload backlog episodes
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

803. Details on New Gig & Big Fat Errors

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I spent most of the day fighting a major app bug where completed tasks refuse to save despite sounds animations and medals working. The issue stalled progress and tested my patience. I also interviewed with FedEx for a part time route likely three days a week to stabilize income. Afterward I reflected on my car home gym neighborhood and overall position realizing this step back is temporary and not a failure but part of surviving while I keep building.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“Is it a step back I don’t know”
“I do so good I do so good”
“Maybe that’s why I’m in the spot because the worst case scenario wasn’t that bad”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“I really don’t know what the hell’s going on”
“Goddamn so frustrating”
“Everything else I truthfully couldn’t give a fuck about”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel frustrated by wasted effort but grounded by perspective. The bug annoyed me yet reminded me that hard problems are part of building something real. The FedEx interview felt strange but practical. Standing in my garage looking at what I have made it clear I am not failing. I am pausing to stabilize while I keep moving forward on my own terms.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Debugged a broken task completion system, added sound and medal effects, tested animations, interviewed with FedEx, evaluated part time work structure, reviewed income math, reflected on progress and environment, recommitted to short term stability while continuing long term projects
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

802. Taking 1 Step Back, Humility & Ego Check, Account Creation

Recorded on: Monday, December 29, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I reflect on returning to FedEx after leaving entrepreneurship income instability. Reduced client hours cut my earnings forcing a practical reset. I choose stable work to remove financial stress while continuing long term projects FitBiz and Blade. This feels like humility and ego correction not failure. I prioritize responsibility to my partner mental stability and sustainable progress over short term sales and fragmented systems while recommitting to patience discipline and long game execution.
Notable Quotes From This Episode by AI • Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do to get to the next stage of where you can do things that you do want to do. • I just gotta keep pushing. • I do believe that this is a good thing.
Funny Out of Context Quotes by AI • fuck that guy. • My anxiety won't let me shut the fuck up. • Look at my face. Look what I'm wearing. Look at my badge.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel grounded and clear. This is not panic or defeat. It is responsibility. I am choosing stability so I can think straight and build without fear. My ego took a hit but my confidence did not. I am protecting my future my relationship and my long term vision. I trust my work ethic and I am fine doing what needs to be done right now.
What I Did Today Summarized by AI Reflected on income reality calculated finances decided to interview at FedEx communicated with clients evaluated FitBiz limitations reaffirmed Blade long term strategy worked on account creation debugging and stabilized my next steps
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

801. Year Weeks, Tiny Details, Creating My Own Account

Recorded on: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I talk through a light Sunday focused on life maintenance with Lexi and minimal work. I explain my workflow of recording prompts transcribing them refining them with ChatGPT and shipping them into Cursor where features now build fast but polish remains painful. I detail creating my own test account debugging signup session errors UI inconsistencies and medal logic. I reflect on week numbering time being arbitrary early beta interest patterns and continued progress toward TestFlight readiness.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“It’s made up bullshit, huh?”
“There’s no sense in having everybody on board and testing this out, if they can’t even log in and make an account in the 1st place.”
“Every little change that I make, it’s so annoying that I have to focus on it and spend so much time with small things.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“What the fuck does that mean, right?”
“That is the most annoying shit in the world.”
“I never have good luck with the fucking calendars on this goddamn show.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel steady and clear headed. Today was about maintenance not momentum. The big pieces are working and now I am buried in tiny details that matter more than people think. It is frustrating but also a good sign because this is what real polish looks like. I am excited for the coming week and confident the foundation is solid even if the process is monotonous.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
ran errands with Lexi, organized Christmas items, cleaned the house, grocery shopped at Costco, refined recorded prompts, processed transcripts through ChatGPT and Cursor, built features, attempted account creation, debugged signup and session errors, adjusted UI spacing and consistency, reviewed calendar week structures, collected beta tester emails, reflected on engagement patterns
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

800. Home Gym Stuff, Privacy Policy Stuff, Happy 800

Recorded on: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Episode Summary by AI
I reflect on reaching episode 800 and the consistency behind recording hundreds of shows. I talk through reorganizing my garage home gym and realizing the floor is uneven after movers helped relocate heavy equipment. I share thoughts on batching podcast uploads and balancing laziness with efficiency. I cover returning a faulty washer dryer through Costco and progress on my app including paywalls subscriptions and extensive Apple privacy policy requirements before launch.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
Happy episode 800. That’s crazy. 800 days ago I started recording a show.
I guess my whole garage is just on a slant. I didn’t even think about that.
Being on the back end side of this stuff is crazy because they’re just asking me very openly you want to track this stuff.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
This shit is crooked as fuck.
Start an 800s off with measuring shit.
I’m talking to myself in the garage.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I feel proud of the consistency behind 800 episodes while also noticing how easily I overexplain simple things. I am slightly annoyed by the gym setup being uneven but still grateful for the unexpected help. I feel momentum with the app even though Apple requirements slowed things down. Overall it feels like progress mixed with mild frustration and realism.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Recorded episode 800 reorganized the home gym measured and inspected equipment returned a washer dryer ordered a replacement worked on app paywalls subscriptions and Apple privacy policy setup
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 1: $38,859
Year 2 (so far): $0

799. Sent Out Form, Murph Workout, Testing, Flight Paths

Recorded on: Friday, December 26, 2025th, 07:53 PM
Episode Summary by AI
I recorded long form videos explaining the Blade app and decided to post them despite being unfocused because the passion felt real. I set up my Apple developer account, tightened security and super admin access, and reviewed early tester interest. I trained at home with Murph style work and reorganized the garage gym. I reflected on quality of life investments, consistency, leading by example, and went down a deep rabbit hole questioning science, belief, and God.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“If it improves your quality of life, I just don’t think it’s really hard to put a price tag on a quality of life improver.”
“At the end of the day, this app is going to be very helpful for me, and I’m stoked to use it and to rank up my own shit and lead by example.”
“We question all of our beliefs, except for those that we truly believe, and those we never think to question.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“Couldn’t give a fuck.”
“I just feel like a weak bitch.”
“Shut the fuck up.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I felt fired up, scattered, curious, and grounded at the same time. I’m confident in what I’m building, aware of my flaws in communication, and proud of taking imperfect action. Training reminded me who I am when things are simple. Questioning big ideas shook me, but in a way that feels mentally alive, not lost.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Recorded Blade videos, posted app content, set up Apple developer account, tightened security and admin controls, reviewed tester forms, worked out with Murph movements, reorganized home gym, reflected on quality of life systems, questioned belief and science
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$160
Year 2 (so far): $670
Year 1: $38,859

798. Christmas 3, Reflection, Blades & Reapers

Recorded on: Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I reflect on Christmas traditions ending and beginning, my first real Christmas without my mom and now with Lexi. I talk about learning early that nothing lasts forever and how that shaped my outlook on good and bad phases. I describe family games I created, observing people more than playing, and finding meaning in shared moments. I connect this mindset to building my app, pushing discipline, designing blades blitzes and reapers, and choosing perspective intentionally.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Everything must come to an end • It happens a lot your last of whatever happens and you do not even realize • You can sculpt your perspective how you perceive life any which way you want
Funny Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Hard as in boner • This family might be too retarded to play this game • Siri what is 1000 divided by 18
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel grateful and reflective. I notice growth and loss at the same time. I feel peace knowing I paid attention when things mattered. I see discipline as something I let slip and something I want back. I feel grounded in building something long term that matches how I want to live. I am honest about fear of failure and motivated to confront it directly.
What I Did Today Summarized by AI Woke up with Lexi, exchanged gifts, visited my grandma, ran family games and bingo, went to my moms house, watched a movie, talked deeply with Lexi, avoided work, reflected on old podcast episodes, planned app security work, refined ideas for blades blitzes and reapers
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Year 1: $38,859
Year 2 (so far): $510