The Bryson Every Day Project

586. Financial Goals, Work Cut Out, Tesla Model S

Recorded On: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:15 AM (technically wednesday)
 
Episode Summary by AI I hit a wall tonight trying to use my podcast Notion database because I maxed out the free blocks. I’ll probably upgrade tomorrow to keep things moving. I mapped out my exact financial goal of $23,000 by October 8 and created a full visual tracker breaking it down to $172/day. I worked 10 hours total today, mostly for Brian, and shared frustrations with inconsistent communication from Mina. Also traded in my MacBook, vented about Apple Store service, and ended with thoughts on buying a Tesla Model S.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
"I'm just trying to get crystal clear on what I need to do daily to make sure I hit my goals."
"Sometimes I puff my chest out like I'm so fucking intelligent, and then I just do some shit like this."
"It helps solidify understanding by identifying gaps in knowledge and encouraging simplification and clarification."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
"You can't press tab in Notion. You're just indensing the whole line."
"Put a cinder block on the gas pedal and let it fly off Romer Park, if you know, you know."
"Model 3, no. Model X, very cool, but no. Model Y, no. Model S with the wheels. Yeah."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI Today felt like a grind but a productive one. I’m locked in on hitting that $23K and this tracker I built helps me actually see the path. It’s frustrating that I have to front the cost for Notion and that Mina’s been MIA lately, but I’m not letting it slow me down. Honestly, I’m proud of how much I’ve gotten done. Still, I’m tired. I just want my systems working, my money flowing, and a clean Tesla in the driveway.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked 10 hours between Brian and Mina, finalized and used my Notion financial tracker, traded in my MacBook at the Apple Store, researched the Feynman Technique, vented about poor Apple Store service then praised great service(LOL), brainstormed daily income goals, and daydreamed about buying a Tesla Model S.
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $5,067

585. Moved Podcast Operations to Notion, Zoom Call, Working

Recorded on: Tuesday, May 26, 2025, 12:21 AM
Episode Summary by AI
I spent today building out a full podcast workspace in Notion, importing everything from Google Docs including transcripts, Golden BB logs, and revenue trackers. I created buttons for quick navigation to Spotify, Podbean, ChatGPT, and transcript docs. I tested automation, added widgets, fixed date formatting issues, and talked through frustrations. I also ran a mile, had a Zoom call with Andrew on ME Fitness workflows, and reflected on Notion’s strengths and quirks while continuing to systemize everything.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI
“To think that I'm able to come up with solutions that even AI didn't provide, that makes you feel kind of smart.”
“I hate software that is made by people who will not use it or have never used it.”
“If you're gonna have something, whatever it is, make it work.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI
“I was in the corner with my pants around my ankle just waiting, bro.”
“I don't know why that sounded like a random tramp stamp.”
“It's in the ballpark, and I feel like that's fine.”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI
I’m proud of myself for making something this clean and functional inside Notion. I finally feel like I know what I’m doing with it, and even when shit didn’t work, I figured it out. Frustrated at times, yeah, but I still pulled through. I like seeing it come together, especially when it helps me stay organized without relying on scattered tools. I wish some things were easier to automate, but this is a big win. I'm hyped to run with this system.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI
Woke up around 8:30, worked for Mina, had a Zoom call with Andrew, had a Memorial Day dinner with family, played games, built a personal podcast system in Notion, organized all podcast tools and links, ran a 10:25 mile, tested automation features, cleaned up old tabs, and prepped transcript uploads.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: $0
Total Income: $5,067

584. Worked 10 Hours - Paid for 2, First in Mimo 4 Weeks in a Row - Sweet

Recorded On: Monday, May 25, 2025, 12:08 AM (technically may 26) LMAO nice. (IYKYK from ep 585)
 
Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜:
I worked 10 hours today building out an entire Notion system for Mina and the team, integrating onboarding, check-ins, Zoom links, and more into one centralized platform. I created solutions even AI couldn’t provide and loved every second of it. Took a rest day from training to stay pain-free. Feeling underpaid for how much value I’m giving, but this work is fulfilling. I also tracked Yu-Gi-Oh cards, dominated another Memo leaderboard, and chipped away at my coding courses.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
"To think that I'm able to come up with solutions that even AI didn't provide, that makes you feel kind of smart."
"As long as it works, I think that's all that matters."
"Would I rather be doing this and not make money for the next three years? Yes."
"I believe that if I can make this my full-time gig I do think that I could reach eight hours by the time the resignation ends."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
"Not asking you to blow me. Just, hey, dude."
"Control A, paint bucket, white. It's it. Done."
"I darted to my office, like, actually threw the covers off."
"Doubleouble XP went through and blasted through as many lessons as they possibly could."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today: I’m running on passion right now. I put in 10 hours of work, knowing full well I’m only getting paid for two, and I didn’t care. I’m finally building something I actually care about, not just doing mindless tasks. I feel unrecognized and undercompensated, but at least I’m proud of what I built. I’m tired, slightly annoyed with the Brian stuff, but fulfilled. Coding, creating, organizing.
What I Did Today: Built Notion systems for Mina, skipped the gym to stay pain-free, tracked Yu-Gi-Oh cards, watched Primeagen for coding tips, grinded Mimo leaderboard, advanced in coding courses.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $5,067

583. Using AI More, Notion Is Bad Ass, More Work

Recorded On: Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11:49 PM
 
Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜: I spent the day working on Emmy Fitness in Notion, not for money but because it’s genuinely fun. I’ve rediscovered hobbies like Yu-Gi-Oh!, puzzles, and coding, and it’s made me feel like a kid again. Organizing my card collection has been surprisingly exciting, and running has become a new challenge I’m fired up about. Today I ran another pain-free mile and explored mobility work at the gym. It’s refreshing having new goals and feeling reenergized.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
"It just feels like I have interests and I'm not just... like I'm not just..."
"I just feel like a little kid again, dude. And it's actually an incredible feeling."
"Best way I can explain it is like when you finally unlock that new level in a video game."
"If I'm pain free, then we're good. But the minute that I'm in pain, I'm out."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
"I’m done talking about Yu-Gi-Oh. I love this shit thing it’s so much fun."
"Some fucking nerdy shit, dude."
"This little card is worth a dollar."
"For real Z’s this time. So appreciate you guys listening. Bye-bye."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today: I feel like I’ve been letting myself live a little again. It’s not just about productivity or money today—it’s about passion and curiosity. I’m not just grinding nonstop. I’m letting myself enjoy things again like Yu-Gi-Oh!, puzzles, and even geeking out with code. That shift has given me this sense of freedom. I’m not lost—I’m building. I’m exploring. I’m fired up about new physical goals too, especially running. It’s all feeling fresh, and that’s something I’ve needed.
What I Did Today: Worked on ME Fitness in Notion, organized my Yu-Gi-Oh! collection, played with Collector app, did a puzzle, ran a mile, hit the gym for mobility work, played basketball, talked with Lexi, watched simulation theory videos.
Man, some of these summaries are so damn corny lol. But it is what it is.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$390
Total: $5,067

582. Loving What I Do, New Fitness Goals, More Hours, More Work, Zoom Call

Recorded On: Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:51 PM (Whole description was AI generated today.
 
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Podcast Summary (75 words or less): Had a short Zoom with Mina who seemed stressed, which limited our discussion and left me frustrated. I’ve been working unpaid extra hours and want to increase my hours and compensation. Lexi left again, and I started running to eventually join her in a marathon. My first timed mile was 12:14, a reality check. Still, I’m excited to change up my fitness goals. Coding projects are moving slowly. I’m more energized since quitting my job and feel like I’m on the right path.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT:
"I just want to be outside pushing myself, sweating my ass off to the point where I can't even breathe."
"If I'm in pain, I want nothing to do with it."
"One of the best decisions I've made in my adult life was to leave where I was currently working."
"Trying to figure something out now that doesn't need to be figured out for weeks or even months, that's stopping me from starting."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT:
"Cowabunga, dude."
"Const ass equals 42."
"Went again today. It was actually really good. But they gave you a huge sandwich and it's just so expensive."
"Your boy just got a fucked up back and this bummer part is I have no idea how it happened."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today: I’m drained but still fired up. That Zoom call felt like a missed opportunity, which sucks after all the hours I’ve put in unpaid. I know I’m onto something special with this Mina project, and I just want to keep going and get paid fairly. Running stirred something in me. I’m craving new challenges, and I want to feel like an athlete again. I miss Lexi already, but her influence is pushing me in the right direction. I'm ready to build something real.
What I Did Today: Zoom call with Mina, worked 3.5 hours for Brian and 4 hours for Mina, took Lexi to the airport, ran a mile at the track, did abs at an outdoor gym, ate Jersey Mike’s, did one coding lesson, experimented with coding in Notion, planned self-teaching curriculum, woke 7am, sleep around 11:30pm.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $4,677

581. Notion, Need 30 More Hours In May, Zoom Call Project

Recorded On: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 02:57 PM
 
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Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜:
I walked through a Zoom call with the PT Dom team to review the client tracking spreadsheet I built. We aligned on tracking course logins and Facebook activity weekly, using checkboxes, automated percentages, and color-coded rows to flag client engagement. We discussed automations, a four-week summary view, optional monthly reports, and possible integration with ActiveCampaign. After the call, I realized the meeting was necessary. I also reflected on how much I now enjoy using Notion.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
"There's almost nothing that's impossible with Google Sheets. It's just a matter of figuring out how to connect the dots."
"You can theoretically build a bridge from any point on Earth to the next point on Earth."
"Truthfully speaking, I don't think it's going to take me that long. But you best bet your ass that I am going to do my best."
"I'm learning more about the pros of it rather than just the cons."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
"Dude, some of these things, man. We don't need a Zoom call. Send a fucking PDF."
"Holy moly. Something like this. Like something. Rights."
"It's like, this is the date. And then we have boom boom."
"After having, after after have been used, all right, after having having used, here we are"
 
My Thoughts / Feelings For Today 💭: 
I wanna do away with this prompt and figure something else out. Gonna have to experiment with different things that AI can do. Feels good having the communication with PTDom team. Stoked that I have more work to do. Let’s go!
 
What I Did Today 🔨: 
2.5 hours for mina, 1 for brian, gym, zoom call with PTDom, woke at 8, sleep at ?, more notion discoveries, this podcast, seeing lexi, date night.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $4,677

580. Redoing Spreadsheets, Working Extra, Lorna Shore

Recorded On: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:33 PM
 
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Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜:
Built a student tracker for Brian’s programs, only for them to request major changes after completion, forcing a near restart. I asked for all requests upfront going forward. Worked 2 official, 8 unofficial hours on Mina’s ops, building Notion systems, outlining 14 daily tasks, 6 projects, 3 process improvements, and 4 software ideas. Discovered how to extract coach-client messaging data using AI. Sent it to Mina, awaiting feedback. Spotify stats reveal I’ve already streamed Lorna Shore’s “Oblivion” 458 minutes in 5 days.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
"Don't mistake this for complaining. Just understand I have to start from scratch."
"As long as I’m getting paid to learn this stuff, hell yeah."
"AI is some cool shit. Just very cool."
"The coincidence of the date being the two-year mark and then the concert of this show is just fucking sick."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
"Don’t frantically call someone and say they have to be there at 5 p.m. and then say it’s school tomorrow."
"Dude, please fucking load, man. Where is it? Oblivion, oblivion, oblivion."
"My voice keeps tracking, dude, why? Why?"
"Should I just play the Lorna Shore, their new single? For the outro?"
My Thoughts / Feelings For Today 💭: 
Felt a bit annoyed that I would make an entire system and then be told to change it all up. Annoying, but I love this stuff so it’s fine. Stoked about MEFit.
 
What I Did Today 🔨: 
Woke at 7, worked for mina for 8 hours, 2 hours paid. Worked for brian for an hour. Cleaned my entire place. Cleaned 3 toilets. Organized my closets. Organized my garage better. Podcast. Sleep at 12am.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $4,677

579. Getting Stuff Done, Learning More About Coding, Books, Stress

Recorded On: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 07:43 PM
 
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Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜:
Felt stressed today balancing graduation, surprise deadlines, and podcast uploads. I uploaded yesterday’s show late, realized my top podcast isn’t episode one anymore, and clocked four hours split between Mina and Brian. Graduation made me reflect on the last decade. I’m working toward more coding hours and looking for modern JavaScript and HTML resources. Not sure if Duckett's books are outdated, but I want to learn then teach to deepen my understanding. Streak still alive on Mimo.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
“You need a wake up call to really get you, you know, woken up.”
“Where the fuck did the last 10 years go?”
“Anything more than what I know now is going to benefit me.”
“Take what I learned and teach what I learned.”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
“Promised the world to my students. It must be done, or else you’re getting a fork through your cock.”
“Load, whore. There we go.”
“Your background will be replaced with critical onion peeling error.”
“Sorry headphone users. Sorry people in the car didn’t mean to scream at you.”
 
My Thoughts / Feelings For Today 💭: 
Stressed today, but it feels nice to have gotten what I got done today done. Weird sentence. Crazy to see your little cousins graduate HIGHSCHOOL. Felt productive today.
 
What I Did Today 🔨: 
Saw cousin graduate, woke at 6:30am, sleeping at 11pm, worked 2 hours for mina, 2.5 for brian, learning code, lunch with family.
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $4,677

578. Zoom Call Plus a Little Extra

Recorded On: Tuesday, May 19, 2025, 10:31 PM
 
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Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜:
The team introduced Isabel as the new front-end onboarding lead and walked through major backend updates Bryson implemented in Notion and Slack. The new system centralizes onboarding, follow-ups, client updates, and group chat tracking. Everyone reviewed roles, responsibilities, and how the streamlined workflow will reduce manual work. Apple Watch incentives were announced for yearly sign-ups. Bryson reflected on taking ownership of this new leadership role and wanting to improve team systems and communication moving forward.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
"I don't like to think I have authority over people, but I am going to need people to follow instructions."
"This is a chance for me to learn a lot about not only myself, but how to lead a team."
"I want to be able to say that in a much nicer, empathetic tone."
"What I love about those, David, is like when you give someone chicken, they pick chicken or shrimp, and then rice, tortilla, potatoes—whatever."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
"Truthfully, I can't believe my voice didn't crack."
"Hey dude, I appreciate it... but it’s a fucking stupid ass idea."
"Let me bullshit for 30 seconds. You're good."
"Mean is ridiculous, and then the start date would be $8 million. Yeah, that’s an Apple Watch."
 
My Thoughts / Feelings For Today 💭: 
Feeling good about this new role. Excited about what’s to come with MEFitness. 
 
What I Did Today 🔨: 
Zoom Call with Mina, Worked 4 hours, woke at 7:30am, sleep at 11pm. Gymmed. Laundry. 
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$0
Total: $4,677

577. Day 1 of the New Chapter Tomorrow - Let’s Go

Recorded On: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 10:32 PM
 
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Summary of Today’s Show in 75 Words or Less, by ChatGPT 📜:
I just set up my new gold MacBook and started using it for everything—it’s noticeably faster. I talked through the upcoming week working for Mina, hoping to bump up to 3 hours daily to hit my financial goals. I’m debating cutting ties with Brian's chaotic group-chat-heavy gig. I mapped out my weekly schedule with coding, gym, and work blocks. I also brainstormed building my own beginner-friendly coding curriculum and possibly monetizing it. Big focus right now is debt payoff and using my time wisely.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by ChatGPT
"I want to spend the freshest, the crispiest hours of my day, where I'm peak energy, peak focus, peak optimism, working on my own shit."
"I need to treat my days as if I’m working and only do things that are for work and myself in the future."
"What I need to do is just focus on learning so that I can get a job if I need to."
"Four months is a long time to really do something for all this if I just did one lesson every day."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by ChatGPT
"My voice cracked twice in five words. That's insane."
"What the fuck am I, what am I looking at here?"
"That’s chat GPT in case you’re new. GPT. Gabriel Pete Thomas."
"Function Turnbull, parenthesis parentheses, open brace… The fuck does that mean, bro?"
 
My Thoughts / Feelings For Today 💭: 
Feeling stoked about what’s to come. Feeling annoyed with the workload from Brian and the communication especially. 
 
What I Did Today 🔨: 
Woke at 7:45, kissed Lexi goodbye, set up my new macbook, visited family, returned shit at khols, did more coding, this podcast, sleep in 30 mins (11pm)
 
Business Revenue Tracker (Started 12/20/24) 💵 
Today: +$195 - Mina
Total: $4,677