The Bryson Every Day Project

127. I Know I Can Do Better

?:??pm, February 23rd, 2024, Outdoor Workout, UT
When you set a new standard for yourself; from that point forward, anything less than that standard is you choosing to be less than you could be. 
If you run a mile every day and then run 6 miles one day, but continue running at one mile after that 6 mile day, you are operating with the knowledge that you are capable to run 6 miles, without dying, and not. Meaning, you’re leaving results and your potential on the table. You are indirectly lowering your standard. You set the bar, yet refuse to operate at the new bar. 
Obviously this doesn’t apply to extreme instances such as a 1 rep max on bench. I’m assuming there’s some common sense here. If you write 5 pages one night but have previously only written 3, you now know you are able to write 5. If you ice bath at 50 and then go to 40, you now know you are capable of doing 40. Etc. 
Unpolished thoughts. 
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126. You Never Know Who Is Watching

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9:34pm, February 22nd, 2024, Desk, UT
You never know who is watching. Hold the standard, set the example, keep pushing forward. Don’t let yourself down and don’t let those whom you inspire down either. There are silent believers and fans all over. I’m on of them. Chances you are too. When was the last time you reached out to your favorite band, author, podcaster, teacher, whoever, and told them what their work has done for you? When was the last time you sent a simple DM to one of these groups or professionals and expressed gratitude for their content? We all have silent fans and believers who watch our every move. Keep them believing. Keep them cheering for you. You’ll hear about it one day. And you’ll be thankful you never quit. I promise.

125. New Podcast & Perfect Day For No Reason

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7:07pm, February 21st, 2024, Outdoor Workout, UT
New podcast is in the works and is in the pre-pre-pre developmental stages (AKA setting goals and getting clear on my intentions). Maybe 3-4 more months until it’s live? Who knows. 
I had an incredible day today and I have no logical reasoning as to why that is. I track so much of my life and nothing was out of the ordinary for today to be so good. Interesting. I even slept less than normal. Weird how the human body works. 
Also, I have been putting the phone between my chest and the weighted vest. I think the voice clarity is better and it sounds better. So we’ll roll with that.
Also smacked day 90 in a row of ice baths at 39º for 5 minutes. Wins on wins around here because that’s what I’ve been focusing on.

124.5. Looking Back In 4, 11, and 19 Years.

7:28pm, February 20th, 2024, Outdoor Workout, UT
Simple: It’ll be so interesting, insightful, fun, and valuable to have these podcasts in the distant future. Documenting everything has been fun so far, and I haven’t even done shit yet.
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124. Outdoor Workouts Suck, Inconveniences of Life, Comfort Zone in Talking In Front of Strangers

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9:16pm, February 20th, 2024, Outdoor Workout, UT
I am so over these outdoor rucks man. Holy shit.
Maybe I am just annoyed today, but I really get irritated when the inconveniences of life appear in my life. Note to self, this is life. Life happens and will forever happen. There is no getting rid of it. Acceptance would be helpful at this point.
Kept the podcast flow running in front of 2 couples of people today. It feels good to conquer this silly fear. I say it’s silly because I have 192 downloads, meaning 192 times someone has listened to my show. That’s a room full of people. But I can’t speak in front of 1 person on the sidewalk? Fun dichotomy to laugh at me for. But it is what it is.

123. All Time PR & Expectations Changing Behavior

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9:16pm, February 19th, 2024, Bedroom, UT
All-time PR on bench today. Hell. Yes. It feels so good to know my best has yet to come, when, for a while, I thought I had peaked. All the sudden, that original goal of the glorious 3 plates doesn’t seem too far out of the realm of possibility anymore.
Interesting realization today when I saw my behavior toward my job change depending on the quality of the load. When it’s perfect, I expect things one way. But when it’s not perfect, my expectations dwindle and I am more open to the possibility of more errors. I really don't know where I was headed with this, but it is a behavior and psychological thing I noticed. It makes me wonder where else in my life these patterns take place. Is it almost more in my best interest to have a shitty load than a good one? Because then the expectation is much lower, thus indirectly liberating myself to more possibilities? I dunno.

122. I Cannot Read Before Bed + Self Doubts

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10:53am, February 18th, 2024, Outdoor Workout, UT
Self discovery – It is impossible to read with the intent to learn and develop if I do it too close to bed. It is a WAR trying to keep my eyes open to read those pages. I had to, again, take 2 power naps mid-reading session. How silly is that? But, again, we got it done and we keep the momentum building and the progress coming. For that, I am proud of myself. Quitting will only make the entire situation worse. It is no longer an option. I cannot fail if I do not quit.

121. The Ice Bath Dilemma

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?:??pm, February 17th, 2024, Outdoor Workout, UT
I am actually so bummed at the thought that in the near future, my ice bath days may come to a temporary pause.
Option 1 - Get an apartment that is $1200/mo with no space or ability or allowance for an ice bath freezer.
Option 2 - Get an apartment/townhome that is $1800-2200 with space for an ice bath.
The dilemma:
Most places won’t allow a giant ice chest on their patios or balconies. The second idea is to get a place with a garage and put it in there. Obviously. But the issue there is – as i’ve come to find out – not a lot of places around here 1) have garages, and 2) have garages with outlets in them.
From there, the one place that has gotten back to me on the issue has said that they’d have to double check if it’s “okay” to store something like that in my garage.
Furthermore, the dilemma continues. How do I practically fill it up? How do I realistically drain and clean it? Where is the spigot? Where is the drain?
Seems extremely silly to be making such a massive fuss over all this when the reality is I just need an ice bath to sit in for 35 minutes per week. That’s all. And it’s changing the entire dynamic of my move-out situation, which, by the way, isn't going to happen for another 4-6 months.
Reminder to self: It’s 4-6-month-away’s problem. Stop stressing about it now. You’ll figure it out when the time comes. Stop overthinking good lord.

120. Phase 2 Day 19 Live Hard

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10:42pm February 16th, 2024, Bedroom, UT
Day 19 of Phase 2 of Live Hard. What a tough one. These types of days really put me to the test. It’s hard sometimes to want to get the shit done you know needs to get done. It’s mentally taxing and it adds up really quickly if you don’t manage it well. There’s only so much you can do.
But like I've said in the past, bad plays can still score points. And in the context of today, today was a poorly drawn out play. But we still made it happen and still got everything done. And we move on. 
I cannot fail if I do not quit.

119. Gym Shorts Story & Trying New Ways

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2:47pm & 8:??pm, February 15th, 2024, Work & Outdoor Workout, UT
Great guy. Very helpful. Odd way to do it.
I need the ability to exercise creativity in the workplace and to experiment with new ways of doing things. Regardless if I fail, mess up, or find out that the way it’s been done is in fact the best way. Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back. I am looking forward to running my very own-something and running it my way with my thinking behind it. It’ll be fun to get in the game and learn the game. 
It is so difficult for me to tolerate people who cant expand their thinking past what they’ve always done. There is always a better way. I wanna find those and share them with others to make their lives easier.
 
BTS:
Tired as shit, eating a homemade high fiber pork and rice burrito, fresh out the shower, dozing off as I type this, not wanting to do it, but doing it anyway. Feels good to get shit done especially when I dont want to. And to think I am still on time for bed right now. Insane. Let’s go baby.