The Bryson Every Day Project

174. Having A Bad Day Is A Choice You Consciously Make

7:08pm, April 10th, 2024, Desk, UT
Today was one hell of a day. And I could’ve taken the bad and ran with it. I could’ve let the frustration, stress, and lack of productivity ruin my whole day. But I made the conscious choice to turn this into a day of education. I learned, the hard way, how not to do something. So the reality of the situation is that I learned how to be better today. At the roots of it all, that’s all that happened today. That’s not to say it wasn’t frustrating or inconvenient. But what I am saying is that I could’ve let it ruin my day. But I didn’t. And now as I type this I am having a terrific end to my day. It’s all about the reframe. I truly believe, with all my heart and soul, that there is a positive thing that can be extracted from every single bad thing in life. You just have to look.
This topic was inspired (2 minutes before I began recording) by ATB. ;)

173. First Day With A Plan Was A Massive Success

5:47pm, April 9th, 2024, Desk, UT
Well would you look at that. When you plan out your day with the time frames in which shit will get done, you get them done. Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion. So I gave myself time blocks to get each task done in. So far we are right on target. The fact I even recorded this at 5:30 and not 8:30 is a key indicator of it’s effectiveness. Hell yeah. First day blocking my time out was a success.

172. Parkinson’s Law & Managing My Damn Time

8:41pm, April 8th, 2024, Desk, UT
I guess we are on a time management kick now. I have to get this under control because what am I even doing dude. Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion. Meaning if we are given 7 days to complete a task, we’ll get it done in 7. If we are given 1 hour, we do it in 1 hour. 
I am taking 6 of my 4 hours to get things completed. What I am doing now should’ve been don 2 hours ago. So why wasn’t it? Right? 
Wrote some goals for tomorrow with time blocks and I’m going to get that shit done. See you then.

171. Don’t Focus On Outcomes As Much As The Process

The more I walk down this path of development and growth, the more I realize that the process and the journey really is the dream. Not the destination. It becomes clearer and clearer everyday that this is the case. And what a peace of mind that brings, knowing I’m there. I made it. Awesome reframe.

170. Make It As Hard As You Can So That It Only Gets Easier

11:39pm, April 6th, 2024, Desk, UT
Same exact time as yesterday. Weird.
This isn’t some flex, it’s just a matter of fact. Every day is generally the exact same for me. I’ve designed it to be “hard,” unknowingly making it easier. The harder it is now, the easier it’ll get. Because if the first ever wall I climb is the hardest wall I ever climb, I will forever have this in my back pocket as evidence that anything that comes after is easier than the previous. That gives me a lot of relief and reassurance on the days I doubt myself most. The only way is through.

169. Your Word Is Everything + Your New Norm Podcast

11:39pm, April 5th, 2024, Desk, UT
I kept my word with the 3:30am ice bath and lost sleep because of how petrified I was of breaking that promise I made. It sounds so silly, but at the root of it all, this is what it’s all about. I said I would do something, and I got it done despite everything else. That is extremely powerful shit. 
Spent about 4 hours today designing a new podcast cover art. Doing graphic work is almost therapeutic for me. It’s so relaxing just messing with overlays, shading, shapes, and objects in photoshop. I love it. I got that cover art done for the most part believe. I’ll change it up with time I bet, but it’ll do for now. Your New Norm. Est. SOON
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168. My Time Management Is Ass + 1,000 Push Up Consequence

8:02pm, April 4th, 2024, Desk, UT
My time management skills are garbage. How do I know? Because I had 10 extra hours in my day today to get things done. I got less done today than other days where I had more structure. Which goes back to the thing I mentioned about 75 Hard being harder if you have more days off from your job. Or just more freetime in general. 
Also came to the realization today that you cannot do it alone and that it’s okay to have others help you in your journey. Mentors, friends, family, whatever. Take advantage of what’s around you. I’ll dedicate a show to that in the future. 
If I do not get in the ice bath tomorrow morning before work (3:30am), I am going to do 1,000 push ups before bed. I will not break my word.
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167. Mini Details Update

8:13pm, April 3rd, 2024, Desk, UT 
Taxing day mentally, so, low effort on this one (I’m sure it’ll be funny to look back on this in 6 years to see how this easy peasy taxing day was so hard for me now). Quick mini-updates in this one. Also hit 400 downloads today was which very cool. Fastest we’ve hit 100 which was 11 days. I’m averaging about 5-7 listens per new episode now and then a few extra from past ones. Very cool to see this happen in real time slowly.
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166. The “Dark Side” of the Golden Rule

8:32pm, April 2nd, 2024, Desk, UT
Everyone knows what the golden rule is. Treat others how you want to be treated right? The actual origin I believe is “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Meaning… Act the way you want others to act toward you… right? So… I don’t want a christmas gift, so I’m not buying you one. Or I don’t want you at my wedding, so I’m not going to yours. Or I don’t want you to talk to me, so I’m not going to talk to you. Or I’m not going to your birthday party, so I don’t want you at mine. Is this not the golden rule? Just one of the many thoughts I have about things. 
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165. The Value Equation At Work - First AHA Moment

8:34pm, April 1st, 2024, Desk, UT
I’ve been learning about creating offers that are so good people feel stupid saying no. Today was my first AHA moment where it clicked for me. It felt empowering as hell. So that is what I’ll be working on and crafting up from here on out until launch day comes. Very excited to have that sense of direction in the business and growth sense. I’ve been working on myself aggressively for the last 8 months and now I get to see what this new sharpened version of me is capable of. Hell yes. Very excited.