The Bryson Every Day Project

777. Evolution of Blade, Medals, Ranks, Community

Recorded on: Thursday, December 04, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I explain how blades evolved from rigid four category structures into flexible bundles of tasks that anyone can create once they have personally completed the components. I outline the honor system, the ecosystem of community blades, the contract flow, the commitment lockout, task and blade tabs, and the long term goal of featuring creators like Andy Frisella or Jocko. I detail medals, festive awards, ranking systems, daily login medals and how they support long term habit adoption and community engagement.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • What I came up with was almost this communal contribution to blades and self development helping other people. • The idea is that once you commit, you are in so learn how to commit and stick with it. • There is almost an infinite amount of ways to award someone for doing stuff but the idea is that there is just so many different things that somebody could do that there is always something for someone to do in the pursuit of self development.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I really handicapped or capped a lot of what I was doing you know but whatever. • I am just talking out my ass. • Do not know why it just came to mind magnificent Shredder.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I can feel how deep into this build I am right now. The pace is heavy but the progress is real and I can tell the system is becoming something I will use every day for a long time. The clarity around blades, medals, restrictions, contracts and community is tightening and it feels like the direction finally clicked. I can also feel the annoyance of being behind on uploads mixed with the realism that I just need to sit down and knock them out.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, solved issues, refined blade structure, built medals and ranking ideas, generated icon sets, expanded contract and commitment logic, experimented with community blade rules, reflected on pricing and habit tracker upsell, reviewed festive medal categories, organized achievement concepts, tested UI navigation, documented system behavior, considered login rewards, planned next steps.
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Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $36,859

776. Fixing Bugs Galore, Codex V Cursor, Medal Dev, Zoom Call

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I describe being far behind on uploads while obsessing over debugging my app. I walk through issues with task completion logic animations calendar grids date handling and how Codex solved problems Cursor kept missing. I test fixes repeatedly and still find errors which leads to more prompting. I break down medal concepts and emblem generation logic. I recap a Zoom call with Mina where we review renewals financial tracking client statuses and his leadership philosophy and revenue goals.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Everything in life can be pared down to you trying to lose weight • I just lead the way I would want to be led and I lead in the opposite way ways that I have been led throughout the years • Everything that you do in life and all the struggles that you go through at the end of the day is for your benefit
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Holy fuck • Easy peasy loud and squeezy • God damn dude your boys rich I made 4 bucks
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel overloaded and behind but locked in on getting the logic right before building anything new. I know I am deep in the weeds and bouncing between frustration and small wins. I am aware that my focus on the build pushes everything else back yet I keep moving because the vision is strong. The Zoom call reminded me the work matters and the team is growing which adds pressure and motivation at the same time.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Debugged animations and task logic, tested date handling, prompted Codex for fixes, reviewed medals and emblem assets, examined calendar grid spacing, generated Firefly variations, completed renewals, reviewed client data with Mina, checked podcast analytics, evaluated Stripe payout issue, updated financial entries.
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Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $36,859

775. App Update, Motive Doesn’t Matter If The Outcome Is Good, Competitive Self Development

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I describe being far behind on uploads and hating the tedious process of exporting and editing episodes. I detail major progress on the Blade app including blades tasks medals ranks themes calendars frequencies collaborative blades and complex logic. I break down my philosophy on motives and self development and why competitive accountability matters. I outline future social features and the honor system. I end with reflections on integrity medals long term culture building and running three miles in the cold.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I want to be better at building and believing myself. I want to be better at leading my future family. I want to be better at leading my kids my future teams. • I just wonder if we can actually make that real life where people can just do something that's really hard for them and see that there are a lot of other people that are also doing that. • Nobody's gonna know except you. You may as well do it right.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Rather than trying to take a shit and figure take a shit rather than flip it losing my shit what I don't know. • What if somebody is doing something and they want to do it a 100 times a day. Like sending a DM or doing a call. What if they want to do 100 a day. • I'm sitting here bitching about uploading a podcast to the internet for 1000000000s of people to hear.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel stretched thin but energized by the momentum of the Blade app. The work is heavy but I can see the architecture of something meaningful forming and that keeps me locked in. I know I complain about the tedious pieces but I also know I’m addicted to the build and the vision behind it. I’m trying to codify discipline identity and integrity into something real and usable. The app makes sense to me because I need it as much as anyone.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Blade app logic and features, finished tasks for Mina, coordinated with Trey and Karn, refined ranks themes medals and achievement systems, mapped complex frequency logic, brainstormed social and collaborative blade ideas, reviewed stats designs, documented new concepts, reflected through recording, ran three miles in the cold.
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Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $36,859

774. Errors, All At Once, Building Something I’ll Use

Recorded on: Monday, December 01, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I detail a full day building my new app which I plan to use daily. I explain how creating this differs from FitBiz because I am the end user which makes the work addictive. I experiment with rank icons inspired by Call of Duty and 75 Hard and refine aesthetics while avoiding dark themes. I outline rank math, streak logic and feature tests while debugging errors. I track client issues in FitBiz and note multiple fixes requested. I close reflecting on progress and plans to continue building tomorrow.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I love this so much. This is so exciting. • I just want to get it. I wanna get it right. • I’m so glad that that I figured that out because that means I get to start tomorrow off with no errors with no bugs clean slate get to rock and roll.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • It looks like I'm playing wizards wizards online what is it called Wizards 101. • This is such a fucking badass habit tracker. • People freak the fuck out when you say the word cult but you know to make a thriving brand a thriving community a culture you know cult right.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I can feel how locked in I am. This build has me energized because I finally get to create something I will actually use which changes everything about how I think and how I work. The icons the ranks the logic the testing it all feels like progress I can see and touch. Even with bugs and setbacks I know exactly why this matters to me which is why I’m already ready to wake up and keep working.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on my app, generated and tested rank icons, refined aesthetic themes, mapped rank math, debugged errors, tested frequency logic, built and ran new versions, handled FitBiz fixes for clients, reviewed issues from Mina Dawson Trey and others, updated renewal logic, checked Utah snow, prepared for tomorrow’s development work
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$540
Total Income: $36,859

773. Our First Christmas Tree, Blade App, Stoked

Recorded on: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I describe a day split between getting my first real Christmas tree with Lexi and diving deep into building the Blade app. The tree outing feels like a milestone and sparks reflection on how fast life is moving. The rest of the day centers on app development, testing builds, refining features, and exploring existing habit trackers to confirm my vision is unique. I outline Blade as a discipline driven challenge system rather than a simple habit tracker and note how excited I am to build it.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Half the shit I talked about on the show I came up with on the show. • I want everything to be earned. I want everything to be status. • This is some impactful shit. This is so cool, and this is something that I could just promote and talk about whenever, just something that's mine.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Oh, well, let's see how it's done. Eighteen ratings. Oh, this shit is I don't give a fuck. This shit's gay, bro. • Dude, gay. Collect pets. • Maybe that's take a shit. I need to take a shit 10 times in 10 days.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel the weight of how fast life is moving, and the Christmas tree made that hit harder than usual. I’m proud of where I’m at with Lexi and the life we’re building. At the same time, the Blade app has me in a flow state that is hard to walk away from. I’m realizing this project gives me a level of excitement, ownership, and creative momentum that FitBiz never did. I’m seeing the shape of something real here and it feels like I’m building exactly what I want to use.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Got a Christmas tree, bought decor at Target, went to the gym and did half a Murph, researched competitor apps, tested Blade app builds in Xcode, refined UI elements, brainstormed Blade features, reviewed leaderboard ideas, confirmed app saves were failing, prepared to fix more bugs, ended the night with Biscoff pie.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $36,319

772. The Blade Resurfaces, Brain Dump, App Dev

Recorded on: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Episode Summary by AI I talk through a hyper productive day where I stepped away from FitBiz dev and dove deep into building a new iPhone app inspired by my old Blade protocol. I explain why FitBiz became overwhelming due to its complexity and high stakes. I outline my vision for a habit tracking app with public accountability, community challenges, leaderboards, integrity driven culture, influencer backed programs, and gamification. I describe my excitement, my lack of pressure to rush FitBiz, and my desire to build something for myself.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • "I want to do some stuff for me because everything that I've built, it's not for me." • "My quote worst case scenario is just what everybody else's normal life is." • "I really like the idea of making something that will help shape someone's life for the better."
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • "I'm in my closet again and I guarantee you this quality is fucking unreal." • "Dust off left side of the armchair that's brown not black 5 times per hour. What the fuck is that?" • "I don't want to have to record a show right before bed. It's probably one of my least favorite things yet I do it all the time."
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt pulled back to Blade because it actually energizes me. FitBiz felt heavy and bloated and I could see myself getting buried under its moving parts, deadlines, and expectations. Building something for myself woke up the part of me that likes creating without pressure. I’m not panicked about sales or timelines and I’m not scared of worst case scenarios. I want to build something that excites me, something that feels meaningful, something I’ll actually use.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built an iPhone app, brainstormed Blade ideas, evaluated FitBiz complexity, paused FitBiz dev, cleaned the house, made the bed, reflected on monetization paths, explored leaderboard concepts, planned community features, thought through accountability systems.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $36,319
 

771. High IQ = Poverty, 1000 Customers or Just 1

Recorded on: Friday, November 28, 2025, 11:05 PM
Episode Summary by AI I describe grinding through tedious Fitbiz development while recognizing the long term payoff. A tweet about high IQ becoming a poverty trap hits me hard because it exposes my fear of being seen as dumb and my tendency to overthink instead of ship. I reflect on execution versus perfection, my own triggers with competence, the contrast between high ticket software and mass market apps, the scale of my project, the risks of AI built systems, and the need to deepen my coding skills.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Intelligence creates options. Options create paralysis. Paralysis creates poverty. • Ideas without execution are expensive hobbies for smart people, scared to look stupid. • A gorgeous idea in the hands of someone who overthinks becomes a mental prison.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Maybe one day they’ll wear. • I really have to think through everything. And it sucks. • Happy Black Friday. Peace.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I can feel myself wrestling with the tension between wanting to build something elite and realizing I slow myself down by protecting the image of being smart. The tweet hit because it exposed patterns I already know exist in me. I know execution is the real game and I’m pushing through the tedious parts because I want the finished product to actually matter. I feel the weight of the project but also the momentum I’ve built.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built Fitbiz features, reflected on execution versus overthinking, compared high ticket software with low ticket apps, analyzed my fear of incompetence, considered learning coding, thought through UX decisions, imagined future user feedback systems.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$320
Total Income: $36,319 (accurate correction)

770. Happy Thanksgiving 3

Recorded on: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 10:19 AM
Episode Summary by AI I describe rushing a Thanksgiving episode before heading to family events and avoiding work for the day. I focus on gratitude for Alexis, my family, health, home, daily comforts, the ability to work from home, and even stress because it signals progress. I reflect on earning success rather than luck and believing I will out earn my entire family. I express gratitude for my tools, my car, conveniences, influencers who shaped me, and the power of social media to spread ideas.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I am extremely grateful for my girlfriend Alexis Buchanan for everything that she does for us for the type of person she is. • I am grateful for all the stress that I have because that means that I am doing something. • I want the money because I earned it and because I built whatever I built from the ground up and that generated me the income.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • whatever the fuck that is • Get a map bevy. Nick if you are listening. Oh go get a mad baby. • I am grateful for fake plants. dont gotta take care of them. They just look nice always.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel grateful across the board and I can tell I wanted a break from work. I am grounded in what matters and I am proud of the position I have built for myself. I feel motivated by pressure and by the idea of earning everything outright. I am anchored by Alexis and my family and I know exactly why I push so hard. Today I am present and appreciative rather than focused on output.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Ran a turkey trot, got ready for Thanksgiving events, recorded the podcast early, reflected on gratitude across my life, avoided work, thought about a home gym setup.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $35,919

769. Big Problems Simple Solutions, Starting From The Top

Recorded on: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:27 PM
Episode Summary by AI I describe a long attempt to build a login and organization based signup system for my software. I deal with errors, confusion about restarting servers, and the difficulty of learning backend logic while trying to keep development moving. I reflect on architecture decisions, progress with linking accounts and live updates, and the need to polish everything later. I outline frustrations, plans for future developers, minor interface tests, and finish by noting the upcoming turkey trot with Lexi.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I am learning so much and it is so frustrating all in the same time. • You really have to think about where things should go to make the most sense. • I am not worried but it is going to take some time for sure.
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • And it is being slower than a bitch. • Whatever the fuck you call it. • Happy Thanksgiving super grateful for a lot of different things. We will touch on that a different day.
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel the strain of pushing through unfamiliar technical territory while still being driven by the excitement of building something meaningful. The friction from not knowing certain basics irritates me, but the progress I make reinforces that I can figure this out. I want to move faster and skip the headaches, yet I know this phase matters and that getting authentication right is non negotiable. Underneath the frustration, I still feel momentum and purpose.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Tried building organization linked login system, fought 409 errors, restarted servers, tested account linking, debated architecture for team permissions and roster, checked live updates, tested settings behavior, reflected on future developer hiring, planned for turkey trot with Lexi.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $35,919

768. Emotions, Stress, Capable

Recorded on: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 PM
Episode Summary by AI I describe nearly destroying my entire software environment after killing critical processes that wiped users, settings, and configurations. A Supabase pro backup from the night before saved everything, so I lost only minimal progress. I cover a long day at the hospital supporting my mom during knee surgery followed by frustrating attempts to integrate Calendly. Later I reflect on emotional overload when Lexi brought me dessert, my views on pressure, persistence, quitting, religion, responsibility, and carrying burdens for the people I care about.
Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “Have you ever been so stressed and so pissed and so upset with everything that when the shittiest thing happens, you don’t even react” • “I just won’t quit, and if I won’t quit, then I’m bound to succeed sooner than later” • “There’s nothing that you could say or take away or whatever that I wouldn’t do for Lexi because she is family to me”
Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “Yes I use Yahoo eat my balls” • “My spoon flicked the cake and the whipped cream all over my shirt all over my pants” • “There’s nothing on the screen why”
My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt stretched thin between responsibility, stress and emotional memory. I carried the weight of trying to build something massive alone, and the near disaster with my software pushed me into that numb acceptance where breaking points don’t even register. Being with my mom in the hospital stirred old memories I usually keep buried. Lexi walking in with a small gesture cracked me open because it cut through the noise. I know I’m built for this path, even when it grinds me down, and I don’t consider quitting.
What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Supported my mom through knee surgery, spent hours waiting at the hospital, ate early dinner with family, attempted to work on the Calendly integration, returned home and accidentally broke major parts of my software environment, restored the system using a Supabase backup, tested Calendly again, talked with Lexi, reflected on stress and persistence while recording the episode.
Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)
Income Today: +$0
Total Income: $35,919