791. Approaching 1 Year, App Testers

Recorded on: December 18th, 2025

Episode Summary by AI

I restart the episode after deleting a spoiled surprise and talk from my kitchen before bed. I cover podcast upload issues and wanting real answers instead of quick fixes. I barely worked on FitBiz or Blade but made small app progress and got interest from people searching the App Store. I reflect on testing challenges accountability design UI choices monetization tradeoffs my motivation for building Blade and my long term patience with growth and income.

Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI

• In order to use the app you have to really commit to shit and change some habits and commit to being better.
• The focus ought to be on yourself your physical fitness your mental health your sleep your recovery so that you can perform very well at work.
• I know for a fact that I am about to kind of lock in I know it I can feel it.

Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI

• That is pretty ruthless huh?
• Sometimes I wonder why the fuck you guys listen to the show.
• I dont even know 500 people you know?

My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI

I feel tired but clear headed and aware that I am juggling too much mental noise. I am proud of the progress even when it feels invisible. I feel pressure around money timelines and identity but also trust that patience matters. I am excited because Blade feels real and aligned with how I want to live. I feel overwhelmed by obligations but grounded in the fact that I am building something that will force me to get my own life in order.

What I Did Today - Summarized by AI

Deleted and rerecorded an episode worked briefly on Blade handled a private surprise project noticed podcast upload issues reviewed app bugs tested UI navigation reflected on monetization thought through beta testers and planned post Christmas priorities

Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)

Income Today: +$0

Total Income: $37,977