The Bryson Every Day Project

Recorded on: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 09:59 PM Episode Summary by AI I recorded and uploaded to avoid backlog. I completed FedEx safety training that ran far longer than expected and triggered reflections on money pride and car choices especially owning a Tesla while returning to a job. I noticed public versus private self discipline gaps and how environment exposes habits I want to eliminate. I felt motivated by structure and accountability. Later I resolved a persistent task completion bug in the app which finally worked and confirmed progress. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I kind of feel embarrassed because I have always looked at people with very nice cars who still go to a 9 to 5 • It is a great reminder of what I do not want to be like • I almost just want to commit to a specific set of fucking laws of my life and just never look back Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • It looked like a special ed building • Having a nice car but still having to go to work • Why is it always when I have to stop working that I get the most excitement My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel embarrassed but grounded. I see contradictions between who I am in public and what I allow in private. Being around others exposes habits I refuse to keep. Structure feels relieving not limiting. Fixing the app bug gave real validation. Progress feels real when discipline shows up without negotiation. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Completed FedEx training, reflected on money image and discipline, resisted public temptations, noticed private lapses, worked through app bugs, fixed task completion issue, tested live functionality, recorded and uploaded the episode Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$690 Year 2 (so far): $2,790 (verified as correct) Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Monday, January 12, 2026 Episode Summary by AI I caught up and uploaded every episode, clearing a backlog that had been weighing on me. I did minimal app work, finished urgent work for Mina, and felt mental relief from completing overdue tasks. I confirmed FedEx training for tomorrow. I reflected on how procrastination causes mental fatigue, shared progress on weekly Murph workouts, improved my time significantly, and broke down strategies to get faster. The app still needs small but persistent fixes. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “I do think a lot of stress and overwhelm and mental fatigue comes from knowing that we have things to do, but for whatever reason, not doing them.” “If you're mentally fatigued, I almost feel like it kind of shuts everything down.” “I'm proud of the work that I'm putting in to get to just complete it.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “Go fuck yourself, dude, answer both, huh?” “I hate that.” “Who gives a fuck?” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel lighter after closing open loops and getting caught up. Finishing overdue tasks removed unnecessary mental weight. I feel proud of my physical progress and motivated by competing with myself. I am frustrated by small inefficiencies, slow replies, and lingering app bugs, but overall grounded, relieved, and clear headed. Progress feels real even when it is incremental. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Uploaded all podcast episodes, completed urgent work for Mina, did light app debugging, confirmed FedEx training details, reflected on mental fatigue, reviewed Murph performance and strategy, checked podcast artwork consistency Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $2,100 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Sunday, January 11, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I worked briefly on the app and focused on core functionality rather than progress updates. My priority is making fundamental flows work reliably including saving tasks for later editing committing tasks correctly and calculating commitment success rates. Many edge cases still break logic and accidentally commit users to tasks they cannot delete which corrupts records. Testing is delayed until these failures are resolved. The slowdown is intentional to avoid invalid data before user testing while balancing upcoming client work. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI I just need the shit to work. You can not delete a task once you have committed to it. You can never delete anything. That would be on your profile forever. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI You are a little bitch, and you can not do it. You are stupid if you do that. I just need the shit to work. My Thoughts and Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel constrained by unfinished logic rather than lack of effort. I am frustrated by small failures that cause irreversible consequences for users. I am deliberately slowing down because integrity of the system matters more than speed. I am aware it looks like stagnation but I know shipping broken fundamentals would be worse. I am accepting the delay as necessary friction. What I Did Today Summarized by AI Worked briefly on the app, reviewed broken task commitment logic, mapped save for later flows, identified testing blockers, planned simulation tools for time based events, postponed user testing, prepared for client work tomorrow Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $2,100 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Saturday, January 10, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I worked on small app details like animations sound effects calculations and user screens while troubleshooting urgent system issues for Mina that should not be happening across identical setups. Progress felt slow but necessary. I ran my second Murph of the year cut almost six minutes off my time finishing stronger and setting a weekly Murph goal for the year. I reflected on short episode formats backlog uploads and tightening the show vision. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI It forces me to do something that I don't really want to do. I felt much better overall which is great. This is exactly how the vision of the show was supposed to go. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI I have nothing else to say like I have for the last week. Probably just need to meet a little bit smarter. Who gives a fuck? My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel steady but restless. The work matters even when it looks small. Frustration is there because problems should not exist but I am pushing through them anyway. The Murph reminded me that discomfort creates progress. I am aware I am behind on uploads and structure but I am thinking clearly about fixing it rather than avoiding it. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on app animations sound effects calculations and screens, debugged urgent system issues for Mina, ran and completed my second Murph of the year with a faster time, reflected on podcast structure and upload backlog Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $2,100 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Friday, January 9, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I record late while walking into Harmons to grab ice cream for cookie mugs and Friends with Lexi. The day mirrors the last eight with small app work and client work for Mina. I uncover unfinished details and new improvements that matter but feel unexciting. Feedback delays frustrate progress. I am behind on podcast uploads despite completed transcripts and files. Recording too late stalls publishing. Work ends early to prioritize the evening. Notable Quotes From This Episode by AI • all the small details matter 100%. • I'm glad that I find them because it just makes me think of more ideas on how to improve and do things better. • It is very important, though, because all the small details matter 100%. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • You could be so distracted walking through a grocery store. Holy shit. • we're gonna have some obese cookie mugs • the last week of episodes have been so dog shit My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel steady but bored by repetition. Progress exists in small wins that matter yet feel invisible. Lack of responses slows me down and irritates me. Being behind on uploads weighs on me because it compounds. Recording late sabotages execution. I accept the tradeoff tonight and choose time with Lexi without guilt. What I Did Today Summarized by AI Worked on app details, handled Mina tasks, identified unfinished issues, asked for feedback, transcribed episodes, prepared files, delayed uploads, shopped for ice cream, planned cookie mugs, watched Friends Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$160 Year 2 (so far): $2,100 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Thursday, January 8, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I worked on small app tasks and discovered team issues from not using the system correctly. Clients were searched under wrong names and tutorials went unwatched despite being available. I addressed this with Mina. I built bedroom furniture and enjoyed hands on work. I prepared for FedEx training and felt energized by physical labor. App progress continued steadily while I stayed behind on podcast uploads. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • What was once nothing, and in a box, is now built up, and now I am putting my water on it while I continue to build. • It looks like whoever needs the video is not watching it because there are no views. • It is very cool building shit with my hands that is going to then be useful. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Fuck definitions when they use other words that I do not know in the definition. • Maybe I am now becoming a man at the age of 28. • I was just flabbergasted. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt frustrated by preventable system errors and people not paying attention. I felt validated once I found the real problems. Building furniture grounded me and reminded me I enjoy tangible progress. Physical work excites me right now. FedEx feels like a reset that actually fits my energy. I am annoyed but clear headed. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Polished small app features, audited tutorial video views, resolved client naming confusion, messaged Mina about system misuse, built a dresser, reflected on working with tools, prepared for FedEx training, reviewed podcast backlog Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $1,940 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Wednesday, January 7, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I kept the day short. I worked lightly on the app which is close to a first finished version, handled multiple requests for Amina’s team, assembled new bedroom furniture, trained, ate, and wrapped up. I passed one year working with Mina, earning about twenty thousand so far and nearing forty thousand total since late 2024. A yearly review is coming. I am considering asking for higher pay or fewer hours while protecting the relationship. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I really have nothing to say other than just worked on the app a little bit • The app is very close to being done with the first version • I am now officially worked for Mina for a year now Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I really have nothing to say • I don’t know anything about that • I honestly think that’s the show My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel steady and realistic. I am proud of the progress and the year milestone, but also aware of how much unpaid effort I have put in. I feel conflicted wanting more money or less work without damaging trust. I am grateful, cautious, and thinking strategically rather than emotionally. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, completed tasks for Amina’s team, assembled bedroom furniture, worked out, ate dinner, reflected on one year of work, considered compensation negotiation Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $1,940 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Tuesday, January 6, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I record an episode on Lexi’s phone using her kids recorder and joke through the chaos. I work only on small app details that feel insignificant but improve user experience. I finish preparing audio files and transcripts while being ten episodes behind. I attend a Zoom call from my phone while standing in line at Kohl’s. Progress is quiet and incremental as testing approaches. Notable Quotes From This Episode by AI They’re not big new changes. They’re just tiny little things that arguably don’t matter, but just create an overall better user experience for sure. I feel as though I’m not doing a whole lot because the things that I’m doing, they’re not big new changes. Soon as all this stuff is done, which is very soon, then we’ll get the testing going and then we’ll go from there. Funny Out of Context Quotes by AI First ever podcast recorder from my kids, bro. for Lexi's phone. She cut that off because she doesn't want to support me and everything that I do. Shut up. I had my 1st ever zoom call in line at a store to return stuff. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel steady but unimpressed with my output even though I know the details matter. The work is tedious and invisible but necessary. I notice how far behind I am and accept it without panic. I am calm, mildly amused by the absurdity of recording logistics, and focused on quietly closing loops so I can move forward clean. What I Did Today Summarized by AI recorded a podcast on Lexi’s phone, polished small app details, prepared audio files, completed transcriptions and filenames, attended a Zoom call on my phone while returning items at Kohl’s, caught up backend podcast prep Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $1,940 (correct and up to date) Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Monday, January 5, 2026 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on seeing a full day of zero listens after not uploading episodes, feel irritated by the backlog, and admit laziness despite nothing changing. I spend the day with Lexi dealing with a car recall and choosing not to rush a purchase. I work only a few hours on the app, focusing on complex edge cases, medals, and testing challenges. I note frustration with delayed Venmo pay and reaffirm documenting progress matters. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I always tell her, we're a team, you know, I got your back, you got mine. • you need to make a decision knowing the as much information as you can, right? to make the most educated decision that you can. • Nothing changed. Not a goddamn thing changed. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • it's a pain in my ass. • We just talked myself up and down off a cliff. • task creator no matter. create 10 tasks. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel annoyed and slightly deflated by seeing zero listens, frustrated with myself for procrastinating, but grounded in knowing nothing external changed. I am content choosing time with Lexi over work, confident in delaying a big decision, and mentally oscillating between irritation and clarity. I recognize the laziness, call it out directly, and steady myself by returning to long term documentation and consistency. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI checked podcast stats, noticed zero listens, spent the day with Lexi handling a car recall and potential purchase, chose not to buy, worked a few hours on the app, refined task logic and save for later behavior, thought through medal testing, answered tester emails, reflected on delayed pay, recorded the episode Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Sunday, January 4, 2026 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on a low work day spent cleaning with Lexi and handling laundry at my mom’s house. I worked briefly on app interface details and questioned the urgency of outside testing. Not working hurts my mental state because it feels like lost progress toward my future. I mention a small bonus from Mina and ongoing frustration with inconsistent pay timing. I recognize an old pattern where minor annoyances trigger mental disengagement and note awareness without acting on it. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “I think days like today where I don't work at all, I feel the worst mentally because what am I doing?” “When I don't work, I don't feel like I'm getting closer to that whatsoever.” “Pretty cool, because I'm able to recognize that within myself.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “I have nothing to say to be honest.” “So Lexi and I got pizza and we went to my mom's, shared the pizza, and it was fun.” “All right, bye. Beach.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel restless and annoyed with myself when I slow down. I know progress matters to my future and not working eats at me mentally. Small inefficiencies bother me more than they should and I can feel old shutdown patterns trying to resurface. At least I am aware of them now and not acting on impulse. I still value the work, the people involved, and the direction I am moving. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Cleaned the apartment with Lexi, handled laundry at my mom’s house, worked briefly on app interface details, reflected on testing urgency, responded to work messages, noticed personal mental patterns Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Saturday, January 3, 2026 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on falling a week behind due to laziness not complexity. The workflow never changed and only takes minutes but avoidance won. I focus on objectively observing behavior instead of rationalizing it. I describe a slow start to the day followed by solid progress building and testing the app fixing logic errors refining dates sizing and task flows. I explain why delaying external testers makes sense while I already know existing issues. I end noting steady progress excitement and satisfaction with incremental improvements. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Nothing changed. Nothing. • I just dont want to. • What then is the purpose of having other people discover those same things? Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I just clicked something that was not correct. • Can I just commit to this Cant commit to it. • So I dont even remember what I was talking about. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel clear headed about why things slip and its not complexity its avoidance. I feel encouraged because progress came once I started. I feel calm about not rushing testers and confident in tightening the product first. I feel excited watching the app slowly match the vision in my head. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Woke up sluggish, scrolled my phone, started working, built and tested app features, fixed errors, refined UI details, debated beta timing, helped Lexi, went on a date, returned late, reflected and wrapped the episode Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Friday, January 2, 2026 Episode Summary by AI I worked deep into the app polishing core systems after clearing a major bug. I refined task completion sounds medals and streak logic while stress testing calculations with developer controls. I questioned the value of external beta testing versus self testing. I adjusted task rules templates and UI overflow issues. I trained in my home gym and reflected on time value convenience and creativity benefits compared to public gyms. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I think it sounds silly but getting the sound effects right so they are not some bullshit electronic or iPhone sounding • Ninety five percent of the app is actually outside of the app living life and doing the things that you say you are going to do • When you place a price tag on your time paying for a home gym is actually very inexpensive Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I have not coded shit but cursor has • I thought I fucked everything up I thought I made a big boo boo • I can work out without a shirt and actually see myself working out without a shirt My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in and satisfied grinding through details that most people would rush past. I trust my judgment on how this product should function because I built the logic behind it. I am excited seeing it come alive in real use. I value autonomy control and efficiency and that shows in both how I build software and how I train. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on app features, refined sound design, tested medals streaks and stats, built developer testing controls, identified and fixed UI and logic bugs, drafted task rules and templates, adjusted task flow decisions, completed a home gym workout, spent the evening with my partner Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on starting the year quietly at home with Lexi, resting, playing Monopoly, and noticing how easily time slips away. I question the value of New Year resolutions and focus instead on starting good habits immediately. I outline the core philosophy behind Blade as a strict customizable system built on personal difficulty not comparison. The goal is shared structure individual struggle and ruthless accountability that forces growth across multiple areas of life. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI If a change you want to make in your life is a good thing then you should make the change now The best time to start would be then because once you make it through that that will be kind of your new bar We should only strive to accomplish the things in which are difficult for ourselves to overcome Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI We slept in till noon We agreed that I won Never listen to any word I ever say ever My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel calm but aware of how fast time disappears when structure slips. I am motivated by discipline not hype and skeptical of performative change. I trust hard rules because they exposed my own excuses. I want systems that remove negotiation and force honesty. I am thinking long term and building something that reflects how growth actually happens for me. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI slept in late, rested with Lexi, played Monopoly, watched the ball drop, did small chores, reflected on habits, refined the Blade concept, thought through structure and philosophy Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I solved a major task completion bug by translating support feedback through multiple AI tools until one broke it into usable steps. Completion works and undo was fixed shortly after. The process drained my energy and focus but progress returned. I reviewed podcast performance showing strong yearly growth global reach platform distribution and modest ad revenue. I reflected on New Year symbolism calendar logic motivation dips distraction and ended preparing for a quiet night and catching up on uploads. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “But all that changes is a 2nd, a 2nd on the clock, which then changes different numbers on a calendar that was man-made.” “I can appreciate the energy around it of people wanting to change and be better and stuff like that.” “It is the longest streak I have in my life right now.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “What a 1st world problem. Load, load quickly, load immediately, load fast.” “So yeah, we’re rich as fuck.” “Maybe it was the sneeze episode.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt drained frustrated and disinterested after fighting the same error for days without real understanding of the code. Relying on AI made progress feel fragile and motivation dropped which led to distraction and too much phone time. Once the issue was finally fixed relief kicked in and momentum returned. I felt grounded about New Year hype indifferent to symbolism and content choosing quiet progress over performative celebration. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Debugged task completion and undo errors using multiple AI tools, translated support feedback into actionable steps, restored app functionality, reviewed podcast download growth and geography, checked platform and source analytics, reviewed ad revenue, reflected on New Year symbolism, prepared for dinner and a quiet night, planned to upload backlog episodes Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I spent most of the day fighting a major app bug where completed tasks refuse to save despite sounds animations and medals working. The issue stalled progress and tested my patience. I also interviewed with FedEx for a part time route likely three days a week to stabilize income. Afterward I reflected on my car home gym neighborhood and overall position realizing this step back is temporary and not a failure but part of surviving while I keep building. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “Is it a step back I don’t know” “I do so good I do so good” “Maybe that’s why I’m in the spot because the worst case scenario wasn’t that bad” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “I really don’t know what the hell’s going on” “Goddamn so frustrating” “Everything else I truthfully couldn’t give a fuck about” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel frustrated by wasted effort but grounded by perspective. The bug annoyed me yet reminded me that hard problems are part of building something real. The FedEx interview felt strange but practical. Standing in my garage looking at what I have made it clear I am not failing. I am pausing to stabilize while I keep moving forward on my own terms. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Debugged a broken task completion system, added sound and medal effects, tested animations, interviewed with FedEx, evaluated part time work structure, reviewed income math, reflected on progress and environment, recommitted to short term stability while continuing long term projects Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Monday, December 29, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on returning to FedEx after leaving entrepreneurship income instability. Reduced client hours cut my earnings forcing a practical reset. I choose stable work to remove financial stress while continuing long term projects FitBiz and Blade. This feels like humility and ego correction not failure. I prioritize responsibility to my partner mental stability and sustainable progress over short term sales and fragmented systems while recommitting to patience discipline and long game execution. Notable Quotes From This Episode by AI • Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do to get to the next stage of where you can do things that you do want to do. • I just gotta keep pushing. • I do believe that this is a good thing. Funny Out of Context Quotes by AI • fuck that guy. • My anxiety won't let me shut the fuck up. • Look at my face. Look what I'm wearing. Look at my badge. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel grounded and clear. This is not panic or defeat. It is responsibility. I am choosing stability so I can think straight and build without fear. My ego took a hit but my confidence did not. I am protecting my future my relationship and my long term vision. I trust my work ethic and I am fine doing what needs to be done right now. What I Did Today Summarized by AI Reflected on income reality calculated finances decided to interview at FedEx communicated with clients evaluated FitBiz limitations reaffirmed Blade long term strategy worked on account creation debugging and stabilized my next steps Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Sunday, December 28, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through a light Sunday focused on life maintenance with Lexi and minimal work. I explain my workflow of recording prompts transcribing them refining them with ChatGPT and shipping them into Cursor where features now build fast but polish remains painful. I detail creating my own test account debugging signup session errors UI inconsistencies and medal logic. I reflect on week numbering time being arbitrary early beta interest patterns and continued progress toward TestFlight readiness. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “It’s made up bullshit, huh?” “There’s no sense in having everybody on board and testing this out, if they can’t even log in and make an account in the 1st place.” “Every little change that I make, it’s so annoying that I have to focus on it and spend so much time with small things.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “What the fuck does that mean, right?” “That is the most annoying shit in the world.” “I never have good luck with the fucking calendars on this goddamn show.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel steady and clear headed. Today was about maintenance not momentum. The big pieces are working and now I am buried in tiny details that matter more than people think. It is frustrating but also a good sign because this is what real polish looks like. I am excited for the coming week and confident the foundation is solid even if the process is monotonous. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI ran errands with Lexi, organized Christmas items, cleaned the house, grocery shopped at Costco, refined recorded prompts, processed transcripts through ChatGPT and Cursor, built features, attempted account creation, debugged signup and session errors, adjusted UI spacing and consistency, reviewed calendar week structures, collected beta tester emails, reflected on engagement patterns Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Saturday, December 27, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on reaching episode 800 and the consistency behind recording hundreds of shows. I talk through reorganizing my garage home gym and realizing the floor is uneven after movers helped relocate heavy equipment. I share thoughts on batching podcast uploads and balancing laziness with efficiency. I cover returning a faulty washer dryer through Costco and progress on my app including paywalls subscriptions and extensive Apple privacy policy requirements before launch. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI Happy episode 800. That’s crazy. 800 days ago I started recording a show. I guess my whole garage is just on a slant. I didn’t even think about that. Being on the back end side of this stuff is crazy because they’re just asking me very openly you want to track this stuff. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI This shit is crooked as fuck. Start an 800s off with measuring shit. I’m talking to myself in the garage. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel proud of the consistency behind 800 episodes while also noticing how easily I overexplain simple things. I am slightly annoyed by the gym setup being uneven but still grateful for the unexpected help. I feel momentum with the app even though Apple requirements slowed things down. Overall it feels like progress mixed with mild frustration and realism. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded episode 800 reorganized the home gym measured and inspected equipment returned a washer dryer ordered a replacement worked on app paywalls subscriptions and Apple privacy policy setup Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 1: $38,859 Year 2 (so far): $0

Recorded on: Friday, December 26, 2025th, 07:53 PM Episode Summary by AI I recorded long form videos explaining the Blade app and decided to post them despite being unfocused because the passion felt real. I set up my Apple developer account, tightened security and super admin access, and reviewed early tester interest. I trained at home with Murph style work and reorganized the garage gym. I reflected on quality of life investments, consistency, leading by example, and went down a deep rabbit hole questioning science, belief, and God. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “If it improves your quality of life, I just don’t think it’s really hard to put a price tag on a quality of life improver.” “At the end of the day, this app is going to be very helpful for me, and I’m stoked to use it and to rank up my own shit and lead by example.” “We question all of our beliefs, except for those that we truly believe, and those we never think to question.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “Couldn’t give a fuck.” “I just feel like a weak bitch.” “Shut the fuck up.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt fired up, scattered, curious, and grounded at the same time. I’m confident in what I’m building, aware of my flaws in communication, and proud of taking imperfect action. Training reminded me who I am when things are simple. Questioning big ideas shook me, but in a way that feels mentally alive, not lost. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded Blade videos, posted app content, set up Apple developer account, tightened security and admin controls, reviewed tester forms, worked out with Murph movements, reorganized home gym, reflected on quality of life systems, questioned belief and science Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$160 Year 2 (so far): $670 Year 1: $38,859

Recorded on: Thursday, December 25th, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on Christmas traditions ending and beginning, my first real Christmas without my mom and now with Lexi. I talk about learning early that nothing lasts forever and how that shaped my outlook on good and bad phases. I describe family games I created, observing people more than playing, and finding meaning in shared moments. I connect this mindset to building my app, pushing discipline, designing blades blitzes and reapers, and choosing perspective intentionally. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Everything must come to an end • It happens a lot your last of whatever happens and you do not even realize • You can sculpt your perspective how you perceive life any which way you want Funny Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Hard as in boner • This family might be too retarded to play this game • Siri what is 1000 divided by 18 My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel grateful and reflective. I notice growth and loss at the same time. I feel peace knowing I paid attention when things mattered. I see discipline as something I let slip and something I want back. I feel grounded in building something long term that matches how I want to live. I am honest about fear of failure and motivated to confront it directly. What I Did Today Summarized by AI Woke up with Lexi, exchanged gifts, visited my grandma, ran family games and bingo, went to my moms house, watched a movie, talked deeply with Lexi, avoided work, reflected on old podcast episodes, planned app security work, refined ideas for blades blitzes and reapers Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 1: $38,859 Year 2 (so far): $510

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through a low key Christmas Eve where I did not want to record but still reflected on the day. I signed up for an Apple developer account and justified the cost through future app subscriptions. I shared thoughts on money beliefs and long term goals. I explained a family Christmas game and bingo idea. I told a long story about accidentally getting a fully stocked home gym through shipping errors and refunds and ended the day working out with Lexi in the garage. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “That’s the limiting belief I have right now. It’s just that’s so much money you know.” • “In reality it’s just not because you can blow through a million dollars in a day.” • “It was actually fantastic to be able to do so and to kind of just BS and build something.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “My car thinks I’m veering out of the lanes. I’m just switching lanes with my jingle bells bro.” • “You slow the fuck down bitch.” • “Someone talks about shit.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt relaxed and unfocused on recording but still satisfied with progress. I felt validated taking a real step with the app by paying for the developer account. I noticed my own limiting beliefs around money while also recognizing how irrational they are. I felt excited about creating fun for my family and genuinely grateful for time with Lexi and my brother. Overall I felt content and grounded. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Drove home listening to music, signed up for an Apple developer account, thought through app monetization, designed family Christmas games and bingo cards, worked out with Lexi in the garage gym, dealt with shipping issues and refunds, built a home gym with my brother, reflected on money beliefs Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 1: $38,859 Year 2 (so far): $510

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I forgot to record again and logged a short update. I worked for Mina, not Trey, and made strong progress on the Blade app. I built a tester interest form, plan to distribute it, and expect App Store testing soon. My goal is an early launch with many real reviews. I added multiple blades including 75 Hard with clear non affiliation, knowing it may change later. I focused on setup, tasks, and details, then ended the show. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI I would honestly love to have some sort of launch where I already have a shit ton of reviews. So the idea is that I launch and then, you know, within the 1st week, I have 30 reviews. The more people that can test it out and the more people that actually use it to then give me a real authentic review. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI and then test it out and do all that shit. I feel like it's gonna come back and bite me. It's another shorty, probably one of my top 5 shorter shows ever. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel rushed but clear headed. I know I am behind on recording, but I am confident in the progress. I am focused on momentum, realistic about imperfections, and comfortable shipping something unfinished to learn from real users. What I Did Today Summarized by AI worked on Mina tasks, skipped Trey work, built Blade app features, created tester intake form, planned App Store test rollout, added multiple blades including 75 Hard, refined tasks and app details Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 1: $38,859 Year 2 (so far): $510

Recorded on: Monday, December 22nd, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I recorded this episode in my car after realizing I forgot to record despite bulk uploading shows. I was short on time and rushing home to help Lexi. Work wise I focused on writing documentation for the app explaining pages meanings and usage which sparked a commitment system idea with fixed minimum durations and permanent consequences for quitting. I finalized uploads caught up on shows supported Trey PT Dom and Mina and hit Notion performance limits requiring support. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI The idea is that you made the commitment. You said you're gonna do it, so do it. I'm very excited because I feel as though I'm finishing up a lot of last 2nd things and tying a lot of loose ends. All I did today was just write, and I wrote about what each page is, what it does. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI I up my ass. I slay like that. I slide like that, whatever. What the fuck did I just say? My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel rushed but satisfied. I am mentally checking boxes too early and catching myself in it. I am excited about progress and clarity from writing. I feel grounded in building systems that enforce integrity and annoyed by technical limits slowing momentum. I am tired but aligned with what I am building. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded a last minute car episode, bulk uploaded shows, wrote full app documentation, designed a commitment level system, implemented quick feature changes, supported Trey PT Dom and Mina, attempted fixes on a large Notion database, contacted Notion support, prepared to help Lexi with meal prep Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$510 Year 1: $38,859 (Correct and checked amount) Year 2 (so far): $510

Recorded on: December 21st, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I got a Sunday text from Trey saying he is moving most operations from Notion to GoHighLevel for AI automations and my weekly work will drop far below 10 hours so I treat it as basically losing that client. I spiral into doubt about entrepreneurship, money, providing with Lexi, and consider returning to FedEx or picking up hours from PT Dom. I run cash flow scenarios, recommit to finishing Blade, and rant about small talk, phone calls, and feeling misunderstood. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “Business is business.” “We're only as lone as we perceive our peers inability to relate to what we feel or see or whatever.” “We're only as alone as we perceive ourselves to be.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “Full of rich motherfuckers.” “Good salesmen you are.” “If I had to get out of bed at 4 a.m. or someone in my family got shot in the face, I probably would get right the fuck out of bed.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I got punched in the gut by the Trey text and my brain immediately tried to label it as proof I do not have what it takes. I know it is business, but it still stings because it threatens my stability and makes me question my identity. I am frustrated with myself for wasting freedom and sleeping in while claiming I want big outcomes. I feel alone in my head and tired of shallow conversations, so I dump it here where nobody can derail me. I am still locked on Blade and I am trying to turn this into a wake up call instead of a collapse. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Read Trey’s text ending most Notion work, replied to Trey, felt down and questioned entrepreneurship, reached out to an old FedEx boss about driving work including Park City routes, checked finances and ran runway calculations, considered part time or full time FedEx while keeping Mina hours, messaged PT Dom about part time work, worked on Blade onboarding and informational pages, vented about phone calls and small talk, reflected on sleep schedule and discipline Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Year 1: $38,859 Year 2 (so far): $0

Recorded on: December 20th, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I reflect on how starting my podcast got easier over time. I fixed missing episodes by learning Spotify rejected M4A so I reuploaded MP3 versions. I review my first year of business revenue and how quitting my job aligned with higher monthly income. I think about money not feeling real, focus and discipline problems, and pressure to provide. I outline Blade app ideas around public accountability and strict rules. I rant about holiday gift expectations and social norms. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI "I think you can learn so much just from asking the right questions" "the quality of life is directly correlated with the quality of questions that you ask or something like that" "if I can lead by example and get the fuck out of them and show how I did it, and also help other people do the same, and also make a living for myself and my future family, I just can't think of a better way to, to, I guess, navigate through life" Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI "Nothing gives me more upset than when I give it a command like that, and I say a whole bunch of shit, and then it doesn't catch it." "When I say Napoleon Hill, I feel like I'm way off. I may as well say Napoleon Dynamite." "I just don't think people stop to consider that that's a fucking possibility." My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel proud that I can hit record without overthinking and that I solved the missing episode problem fast. I feel weird seeing the yearly revenue total because it does not match how it feels day to day, and it makes me question what number would ever feel real. I feel pressure about money and about not delivering fast enough for Trey, and I hate that I can get paid while feeling behind. I feel energized about Blade because the strict accountability is exactly what I need. I feel annoyed by forced social norms like holiday gifting, and I know I spiral into rants when I start pulling on that thread. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Emailed Podbean and learned Spotify requires MP3 not M4A, reuploaded the correct files and confirmed episodes appeared, reviewed and totaled first year business revenue and client breakdowns, projected monthly income and tried to calculate averages with Siri then ChatGPT, reflected on quitting my job and income changes, worked a bit on Blade and planned uploads for remaining episodes, did some work for Mina and tried to solve Treys yearly data request, bought Christmas gifts mostly on credit, looked up Santa origins and definitions like soapbox and lollygagging Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $38,859 Year 1: $38,859 (Correct and checked amount) Year 2 (so far): $0

Recorded on: December 19th, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through generating AI created emblems for my app and how impressive yet flawed some designs are. I explain burning remaining AI credits before reset, fixing podcast episode visibility issues on Spotify, and uploading multiple episodes to avoid falling behind. I share progress on a surprise feature, housekeeping tasks before Christmas, frustrations with demon like imagery, and a core design decision about task based commitments versus daily actions inside the Blade system. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI “These emblems that it's made for metals that you can achieve and have meaning behind to display to show people the things that you've accomplished.” “Some of these emblems are just Unreal.” “So the original concept of the blade was, you have the purge, the oath, the crucible.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI “I kind of want to just use and abuse what I have remaining.” “That really sucked ass.” “It's not what I fucking asked for.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel focused but overstimulated. I am excited by what I am building while also annoyed by inefficiencies and distractions. I want momentum without chaos and progress without cleanup debt. I am proud of decisions being clarified and aware that discipline includes stopping when something becomes compulsive. I want the system to mean something real and not drift from the original intent. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Generated AI emblems, reviewed and saved designs, managed AI usage limits, emailed podcast hosting support, planned episode uploads, worked on a surprise feature, did personal and holiday housekeeping, refined app philosophy, reflected on task commitment structure Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

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

Recorded on: December 17, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I get off my desk and talk through a draining family heavy day with long calls and frustration that killed my work output. Lexi is gone and I feel the lack of physical comfort. I notice my habit of over analyzing until I do nothing. I post Blade screenshots to recruit testers and explain competitive self development with public stats, followers, accountability, team mode, solo mode, bug hunting, and week logic fixes. I review Spotify for Creators milestones and worry about missing episodes on Spotify while I reset with a written list. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI It's like I'm playing chess against myself and then I never do anything because I see the counter moves that could be played 5 moves ahead of time, but nothing is ever played because I don't even make the 1st move, so it's just mental chess solo royale against myself always. It's pretty exciting to find these little bugs. they're not even bug just just errors. It's exciting to go through and find these errors and I guess diagnose the problems to then fix it because then from that point on, I know for a fact that whatever numbers is pumping out from that point forward are accurate and they're correct. So, I don't know how this is gonna work. Long term. I don't I don't know how it's gonna, how we're gonna make this happen. But we will make it happen, and Yeah. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI It thinks my my ear is over the phone, so therefore it starts recording a voice memo, or voice messages to send. Fucking annoying, it happens all the time. I don't even know 39 people. that I would talk to to share my show, so that's cool. I'm walking around my kitchen. There's a lot of reverb in here. I don't give a fuck. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel emotionally cooked from family stuff and it messed up my momentum. I miss Lexi being here and it annoys me that I even overthink how I sound when I say that. I can see how often I trap myself in mental simulations and it keeps me from acting. The bright spot is Blade progress and the satisfaction of diagnosing why numbers are wrong and fixing them. I feel grateful for the Spotify listeners but still confused by the growth labels. I feel stressed by a stacked list of obligations and I need to just knock them out. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Talked to grandma for 2 hours, talked to dad for an hour and a half, dealt with frustrating family issues, worked a little and left work mid task, posted Blade screenshots on social media to recruit testers, debugged weekly calculation logic and fixed Monday vs Sunday week start, tested home dashboard stats for week month quarter and follower following averages, linked podcast to Spotify for Creators and reviewed wrapped stats and awards, noticed episodes missing on Spotify, wrote a long to do list, watered the tree Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:42 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflect on losing track of time while building the Blade app, experimenting with sound effects tied to task completion and achievements, and pushing toward an invite only TestFlight release. I describe progress, frustrations, and unknowns around bugs, feedback, and usage behavior. I walk through adding a Report a Bug page, confusion with Spotify episode visibility despite uploads, surprise Apple reviews, pricing thoughts, and reframing the app as paid convenience rather than paid discipline. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • It requires you to actually do what the fuck you say you're going to do • You're not paying for the program you're paying for the app • We have spent way too long worrying about shit that just does not matter right now Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • shed you're a bitch • God damn it dude • I have no idea where the fuck these answers go My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel deep in the weeds but energized. I am making real progress and enjoying the small creative wins even when things are messy. I am frustrated by platform issues and unknowns but not discouraged. I trust momentum more than polish and accept that imperfect testing beats endless tweaking. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built and tested app features, experimented with sound effects, created a bug reporting page, prepared for TestFlight release, reviewed podcast uploads, investigated Spotify and Apple issues, reflected on pricing and positioning, recorded the daily episode Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: December 15, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I am deep in late night app development and struggle to step away because I want the product to match exactly what I see in my head. I rely heavily on AI to build and refine fast but get stuck obsessively testing logic and fixing calculation errors. My goal is to reach a private beta through Apple testing to gather feedback before public release. The app requires real commitment and is still missing key features but progress is real. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI And what I mean is just trying to build this this app into into what I see in my head and make making sure that it works the way that I see it in my head The main focus right now is to just get it to a spot where we can beta test we can get people using it and I can get feedback The hot iron into something better stronger sharper you know hence the name blade Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI God damn it I say please and thank you a lot I do not know why I thought his family was smart My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked into the build and mentally unable to step away even when I am exhausted. I am frustrated by broken logic but genuinely excited watching the app come to life. I know it is incomplete yet I trust the process and believe beta testing will surface what needs fixing. I feel pressure to move faster but also pride in how far it has come. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked late on app logic, debugged incorrect failure calculations, refined AI prompts, planned private beta testing, handled social media questions, explained app availability, joined a team Zoom call, identified Notion issues to fix tomorrow Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:49 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflect on working then spending Christmas time with family while Lexi is away and noticing a shift toward responsibility and protector instincts since moving in together. I talk through loneliness at home, mindset changes, and pushing past fear. I share progress setting up GitHub, reconnecting with an old friend who is a software engineer, and plans to make the app cross platform. I explain testing challenges, delayed logic, medals, simulations, focus issues, and continuing steady development. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I almost feel a sense of responsibility to man the fuck up and handle this stuff. • I just think and perceive things differently. • I should just raw dog it and while it’s going just sitting in peace and just think and just brainstorm and write notes or whatever. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I started killing spiders with my hands. • What the fuck is wrong with them, but they don’t have an iPhone. • Before anybody starts getting all the stats to find us and kill us all. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel a quiet shift happening in how I see myself and my role. Being alone without Lexi leaves a noticeable void but it also forces me to stand firmer, react faster, and carry myself with more responsibility. I feel grateful for unexpected support, humbled by how much I still do not know, and mentally stretched by building something complex from scratch. I am tired but genuinely excited and locked in. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, spent time with family, came home alone, reflected on mindset changes, set up GitHub, reconnected with an old friend, discussed cross platform development, tested app logic, thought through simulations, identified focus issues, continued building and debugging Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Sunday, December 13, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I worked late on the app and shipped a new home screen that improves navigation data density and visual clarity. I refined public profiles with task blade completion totals and success and failure rates to support transparent accountability. I see the app less as a revenue play and more as a long term personal brand and credibility engine. I reflected on social media avoidance family dinner Christmas shopping and documented a tragic campus shooting for record keeping. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I wanted it to be, which was a public accountability system where you can do things with your friends, you can see people who are using the app and see how well they’re doing. • I see this as a personal brand move. • I can just reference the app, that part of my identity using the app, living the lifestyle of committing to these tasks and trying to push myself. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • The fuck I know you guys heard that my chair just snapped backward. • I feel like the likelihood is very slim not impossible but you know. • I just don’t want to open anything and then feel obligated to respond. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel grounded and satisfied with progress even while noticing flaws in navigation and my own habits. I trust iteration over perfection. I see the app aligning with who I want to be rather than just what I want to sell. I am aware of avoidance patterns around social media and communication and I am consciously correcting them. I value documenting reality as it happens even when it is uncomfortable. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI built app home screen, improved navigation and data views, designed public accountability metrics, reflected on long term branding, avoided and then reengaged with social messages, attended family dinner, celebrated an aunt’s birthday, did Christmas shopping, documented a tragic news event Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:06 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflect on recording late versus early and why end of day captures reality better. I describe finishing core app frameworks and entering tedious testing using multiple devices. I explain major UI changes with a hamburger menu and no fixed homepage. I outline tasks blades and challenges daily weekly monthly. I emphasize commitment accountability team failure mechanics public visibility stats social features and long term culture over profit. I plan to stabilize ship launch to the App Store and gather feedback. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I made a commitment I have to finish it if I dont then I guess Im fucked • The type of people that are going to be using this are the are my kind of people • The idea isnt money the focus is creating a culture of this type of lifestyle Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • That sounds arrogant as fuck but it is what it is • Its just tedious as shit • What the fuck just happened My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel deep momentum and frustration at the same time. The vision is clear and the system works but the polish phase is mentally draining. I trust the idea enough to push through the tedious parts. I care more about building something real with the right people than optimizing for comfort or mass appeal. I am confident this is something I would personally use and stand behind. What I Did Today Summarized by AI tested app features across devices, refactored navigation into hamburger menu, validated tasks blades and challenges logic, reviewed stats and records accuracy, planned future categories and tags, evaluated team accountability mechanics, outlined App Store launch steps, documented feature ideas and UI fixes Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$288 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Friday, December 11 2025, 7:03 PM Episode Summary by AI I talk through a rushed date night while picking up food, owning mistakes in a hard conversation with Lexi about communication and follow through. I reflect on character gaps and discipline while building a self improvement app. A longtime friend who is a software engineer offers free help. The app gains early interest and feedback from testers. Development is progressing with bug discovery, feature ideas, and growing confidence. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI I had to admit that I was wrong and that I was I did some shitty pussy things and I could have done better, could have communicated better. The fact that I avoided it just unfortunately says a lot about my current, the current state of my character, and I need to improve that. I have the vision. It’s crystal clear in my head. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI Fuck, I almost hit that garbage can. Great. Wow. You want to hear it again? Yeah. That’s my turn signal. Never podcasting driver. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel exposed but grounded. I know I avoided discomfort and I owned it. That stings, but it matters. I am frustrated by how clear the vision is in my head and how hard it is to translate it into words. Still, I feel validated by outside interest in the app and supported by people who believe in what I am building. Progress feels real. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app all day, fixed bugs across multiple test accounts, had a difficult relationship conversation, got external validation and feedback, connected with a software engineer friend, posted about the app, planned a date night, picked up food Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 08:34 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe another late recording after a full day building and debugging the Blade app. I detail using voice memos to draft prompts for Cursor, hitting heavy Supabase egress usage, deleting large datasets with AI assistance, testing stats and medal logic, breaking and fixing the app in real time, and refining task calculations. I reflect on 75 Hard’s impact on my current work and how Blade mirrors that structure. I outline ideas for required categories, future users, monetization, referrals, and ongoing app validation. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I want people to honor themselves honor their word keep their word but honor themselves • Everything that I'm doing now was born and sprouted from the roots of 75 hard • If I could just recreate that but tailor it to specific areas of my life and apply the same intensity of 75 hard to these other areas of life I want to do that Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Could you say that as a slur Someone is being query • I think someone's in my house because I keep hearing noises that's excellent • Thank goodness for people who got here huh My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I came across as wired in, overstimulated, and deeply absorbed in the build cycle. I’m aware of my own delays with the podcast but accept them. My mind is locked onto debugging, refining logic, and understanding every moving part of the system. There is clear pride, frustration, and momentum all at once, and a sense that Blade is becoming both a personal project and a larger mission. I recognize how much this work ties back to discipline frameworks that shaped me. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built and debugged Blade, generated prompts, analyzed Supabase egress, deleted massive datasets, validated stats and medal logic, broke and fixed the simulator, tested UI flows, created backups, reviewed errors, posted for beta testers, had a Zoom call with Mina, got a haircut. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 10:04 PM Episode Summary by AI I spoke about using voice memos as a thinking tool to generate detailed prompts for Cursor through ChatGPT which lets me build the Blade app faster and with far clearer structure. I caught up on fourteen overdue podcast uploads which took hours. I reviewed my first year of income which is nearing forty thousand. I fixed a major missing file issue in the app which unlocked more than two hundred tracked metrics and let me simulate medals. I spent the rest of the day refining emblems, medals and the progression system. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • It is actually almost like if I'm not working here at my laptop or at my desk or whatever, I will just take my phone with me and I will just talk to it. • The cooler the emblem the more the more that is going on with the emblem the more things you need to do to achieve it. • Even if nobody ever downs this app ever some of these emblems I want to be able to flaunt off. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Think about trying to bake a cake in the oven, but there is no cake in the pan. • It was as if there was a hologram in the oven. • What do you need You want my money Okay cool. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt the strain of the backlog but also the relief of clearing it. I felt the grind of development but also the rush from fixing something that had me stuck. I felt validated watching the medal system come to life. I saw how much better my workflow gets when I let myself think out loud and let AI structure it. The momentum feels real and I want to keep pushing. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded voice memos, generated structured prompts, cleared fourteen podcast uploads, reviewed yearly revenue, fixed missing app files, unlocked the full stats system, simulated medals, created and saved emblem designs, refined the medal progression system. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Monday, December 08, 2025, 09:23 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe how I record long voice notes to outline functions for my app then transcribe them and feed them into AI to generate structured prompts for Cursor. I explain how this method speeds up thinking and planning. I detail progress on blades collaboration tasks stats polishing and preparing the app for testers. I talk about waking up early increased productivity long focused work sessions and my drive to ship the app and refine medals social features and overall UX. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “Leveraging AI with AI to build me stuff.” • “I woke up at 4.30 and I pretty much just worked 8 straight hours.” • “I’ve never been more excited about a project.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “Take a shit whatever.” • “Are you going up at 430.” • “I don’t know what you want to call it.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in and sharp today. The workflow of talking out loud then pushing everything through AI into Cursor is the cleanest way I’ve found to translate the chaos in my head into actual product features. I feel momentum and clarity. Waking up early gave me a mental edge and I fed that into long deep work. I’m restless to get this thing out in real users’ hands but still focused on building it right. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded voice memos, transcribed them, generated structured prompts, fed prompts into Cursor, advanced blades collaboration, checked task and stat logic, refined notifications and messaging, reviewed UI issues, planned medals system, worked from 430 a.m. to the evening, prepped podcast upload. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$510 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Sunday, December 07, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through catching up on nearly two weeks of missed uploads, my expanded monitor setup that finally works smoothly, and a productive day building out major chunks of the app including team blades and social features. I explore a competitor app called Life Reset, break down its structure, pricing, and differences, and process the brief hopelessness that comes from seeing someone already succeed. Later I discover Andy Frisella’s new Operator Standard platform which mirrors much of what I am building, triggering another round of comparison before reaffirming that my project still stands on its own path. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “It has become just an everyday thing for me or an everyday part of life for me.” • “I made it because I had a really bad habits that used to ruin my life so I made an app which gives me a system to build disciplines.” • “I just think the timing on this is crazy.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “Susie, Chris, and Bob John. I don’t know, who gives a fuck dude?” • “What are they, anime symbols or some Yu Gi Oh stuff.” • “Did I just buy it what the fuck just happened.” My Thoughts and Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I caught myself oscillating between confidence and brief doubt as I compared my work to other apps in the space. Seeing a competitor with traction always punches for a moment, but walking through how they actually operate reminded me that what I am building is different and still worth pursuing. Andy dropping a full platform the same moment I am deep in development is wild timing, but it doesn’t change what I am doing or why. My project still matters to me and I’m pushing it forward. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI worked on my app, fixed a major bug, set up my vertical monitor, organized a six screen workflow, explored the Life Reset app, analyzed its pricing and features, downloaded and tested it, reviewed user feedback, continued refining team blade and social concepts, discovered Andy Frisella’s Operator Standard platform, compared it to my work, messaged Andrew about the blade idea Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,179

Recorded on: Saturday, December 06, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through a long gap in uploads and the friction of needing to publish fourteen episodes at once. I reflect on Spotify wrapped confusion and the odd metrics Podbean gives me. Most of the episode centers on deep development progress for the Blade app including programs, commitments, tasks, medals, social features, debugging, UI progress, and long term vision. I explain my monitor setup problems, docking station issues, the move to a vertical second display, and running Blade and FitBiz development in parallel. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I really enjoy coming up with ways to differentiate this app from normal habit track route. • I think it’ll be really cool. • Exactly what was in my head is now created in real life. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Bed P P the bed pee pee. Nice. • Eat my asshole. • I just raw dog with my laptop. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel stretched between excitement and overwhelm. The gap in uploads annoys me but I also like the break. My brain is locked onto building this app because it finally feels real and the pieces are clicking. The social features, the tiles, the commitments, the whole Blade environment is starting to match the picture I’ve had in my head for months. That rush keeps pulling me forward. At the same time I’m frustrated by small tech hassles, monitors, cables, and the grind of repetitive tasks. But the momentum is real and I’m seeing the path. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Blade social features, debugged Xcode errors, brainstormed Blade programs, refined commitment logic, reviewed Spotify metrics, tested stats tab, designed medals and code redemption ideas, evaluated monitor setup, reorganized workspace, planned parallel development for FitBiz and Blade, ran builds and corrected missing files, documented development decisions. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,179

Recorded on: Friday, December 05, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I record another episode without uploading any of the backlog and reflect on why the podcast exists as documented proof of my thinking while I build this app. I talk through my progress fixing bugs, refining logic, adding fonts, testing features and preparing future systems like medals and social components. I think about identity, discipline and the audience this app will attract and mention how tedious testing will be before building more. I end the day preparing for date night. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I really envy people who can speak so fluidly and say exactly what is on their mind. • There needs to be something that happens when you complete a task. There needs to be something that happens when you forget. That needs to be something that happens when you fail. • I do believe within my heart that this will be a core component or a core reason why this succeeds. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Who gives a fuck dude. • Bob's candle. I don't know. • Get the fuck out of here dude. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in on what I am building and fully aware of how much work is ahead, but I am steady and methodical right now. I know the podcast helps me think. I know this app has real weight to it. I can sense the scale of what I am creating and I am not intimidated by the workload. I am more focused than impressed and more deliberate than excited. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, fixed bugs, tested features, refined logic, reviewed fonts, thought through medals and ranks, checked listener stats, prepared for date night. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$320 Total Income: $37,179

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. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,859

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. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,859

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. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,859

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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