The Bryson Every Day Project

Recorded on: Monday, October 06, 2025, 05:10 PM Episode Summary by AI I spent today deep in Notion work with Karen, brainstorming and refining ideas that ultimately led us back to our original plan. It was productive but mentally exhausting, and I’m realizing how tedious and complex this stage of development is. I’m pushing through it while keeping the end goal and user experience in mind. On the...

Episode Summary by AI I spent the evening alone for the first time since moving in, finishing cube storage builds, working in my office, and reflecting after buying a new 65-inch TV. A small encounter at Best Buy reminded me to stay grateful for what I have. I set up my monitor, worked on mind maps and charts, and thought about rearranging my office layout. I also noticed how cold weather affects...

Recorded on: Friday, October 03, 2025, 10:44 PM Episode Summary by AI I worked on the financial metrics database and realized there are still more things to track, which is frustrating but also exciting because it means more value for users. I brainstormed automation ideas to pull past financial data and build detailed renewal and revenue metrics. Karn and I discussed new tracking systems, and his...

Recorded on: Thursday, October 02, 2025, 09:18 PM Episode Summary by AI I admit recent episodes felt rushed as I grind on my Notion product. I recommit to training for mobility and health after back flare ups and gym inconsistency. I refined charts with Notion AI, set clearer collaboration and response windows with Corin, and paused a painful transfer for Trey. Moving in with Lexi and big expenses...

Recorded on: Thursday, October 01, 2025, 10:52 PM Episode Summary by AI Today I struggled with moving everything I built for Trey into his Notion because the system wouldn’t transfer properly and gave constant errors. I recorded a video explaining the issue to him and promised updates but it’s frustrating since Notion isn’t real software with push-to-update. I reflected on costs like a $600 garage...

Recorded on: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10:31 PM Episode Summary by AI Today I set up Wi-Fi with the new network name QT 3.14, fixed the garage electrical issue so both cars charge fine, and organized the house with Lexi, including assembling storage cubes and groceries. I returned my government work card, had a final lunch with coworkers, and marked my last official day as a federal employee. I...

Recorded on: Monday, September 29, 2025, 10:56 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflected on being behind uploading shows but staying consistent with recording daily. We officially moved in and are unpacking while Lexi cooked and meal prepped for the week. I struggled with garage electricity cutting power to outlets, slowing the garage door, and stopping my car charger and Wi-Fi modem. An electrician is...

Recorded on: Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:12 PM Episode Summary by AI I recorded this show from bed before falling asleep after a full moving day. We got most of the kitchen and bedroom set up with help from friends. Lexi and I went on a walk and got eaten alive by mosquitoes. I did no work today other than responding to Trey’s text. I shouted out friends for helping move, teased the ones who di...

Recorded on: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:56 PM Episode Summary by AI I recorded my last podcast in this house before moving in with Lexi tomorrow. It feels surreal but not sad, since the place was always bare and never fully personalized. Over half my podcast episodes were made here, which makes closing this chapter significant. I reflected on family members who never saw the house, work updat...

Recorded on: Saturday, September 26, 2025, 10:16 AM Episode Summary by AI I left Lexi’s house for the last time before moving in together and reflected on how this marks the end of saying goodbye at night. I thought about the milestone of never living alone again after years of valuing independence. I documented moving progress, including setting up my new desk and chair, hauling bulky items, and...

Recorded on: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:00 PM Episode Summary by AI I realized my Make automation idea still requires Notion relations to link client data across check-ins, finances, and renewals. I spent most of the day working at my desk, moving boxes and unpacking a new office desk for my move with Lexi. I balanced gaming RuneScape on mobile while working, which tied back to childhood mem...

Recorded on: Thursday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 PM Episode Summary by AI I wrapped up Dawson’s tedious automation updates, realizing I can’t keep redoing master log relations and rollups at this scale. That sparked a breakthrough idea of shifting entirely to Make for automations, which could streamline updates, enforce subscriptions, and prevent piracy. I vented about clients calling things urgen...

Recorded on: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:23 PM Episode Summary by AI I had one of my most productive days in a while because I knew exactly what I needed to work on and got the renewal metric KPIs fully set up in the database with all automations in Make running smoothly. I still need to make charts, but everything else is good to go. I spaced on Dawson’s project but will finish setting him up...

Recorded on: Tuesday, September 22, 2025, 10:06 PM Episode Summary by AI I drove to Lexi’s one last time before moving in together and reflected on the transition to our new place where we’ve started unpacking and setting things up. I talked about progress on my Notion systems, finishing major pieces like the master log and metrics dashboards, and the urgency I feel to get everything wrapped up be...

Recorded on: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10:46 PM Episode Summary by AI I spent the day cleaning and moving into the new place with Lexi, which felt good as a team effort. Took the day off from work to celebrate my little brother’s birthday. Reflected on Dawson winding down our work together while still coordinating some automations. Mina paid me, which I logged in Notion, bringing my total to $26...

Recorded on: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 09:14 PM Episode Summary by AI I came across news that Trump plans to impose a 25% fee on foreign hires, which could double my VA costs and eliminate write-offs. It’s good for America but difficult for me starting out. I broke down how one sale could cover my $3750 monthly expenses and buy time, so I need urgency in finishing my system and landing that firs...

Recorded on: Saturday, September 19, 2025, 07:39 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflected on recording style and my indifference to audio quality while driving and moving stuff into the new place. I talked about tying big purchases like my car and iPad to milestones as rewards. I vented about the frustration of vague answers from people like property managers and how I value detailed explanation. I sh...

Recorded on: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:13 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflected on the significance of 917, shared moving progress with Lexi, and expressed how much I enjoy packing and relocating. I talked about my Tesla’s space, needing a trailer, and plans for cleaning our place before fully moving in. I noted the end of my solo living era, wrapped up PT Dom projects, and observed Trey’s...

Recorded on: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:17 PM Episode Summary by AI I started the day productive but hit a mental wall after seeing group chat issues set the tone early. I played chess and made a new hardcore Iron Man Runescape account to balance work. I trained a potential first teammate for M1 Operations, guiding him through practice builds and sharing my vision for the system. His enthusia...

Recorded on: Tuesday, September 15, 2025, 10:31 PM Episode Summary by AI I celebrated the Chargers win while officially securing our new place after dealing with frustrating property managers. We paid upfront, got the keys, and will move in two weeks. I worked with Mina briefly, met a new team member Alexis, and justified skipping Trey’s hours since I’ve already done extra for him. I reflected on...

Recorded on: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 09:19 PM Episode Summary by AI I worked a few hours on PT Dom building a new column to track inactive students, though I can’t confirm accuracy since all formulas reset on Sundays. I’ll polish it up this week but won’t continue free fixes long term. I also connected with someone interested in working with me whose message impressed me. Today, Lexi and I hik...

Recorded on: Sunday, September 13, 2025, 10:10 PM Episode Summary by AI I tested my audio setup before recording and shared thoughts ahead of date night with Lexi, which I’ve been looking forward to. I reflected on Dawson’s requests in Notion and my frustration with constant time crunches despite being grateful for the work. I debated blitzing through tasks in one focused day to regain control. I...

Recorded on: Friday, September 12, 2025, 09:06 PM Episode Summary by AI I admitted today was a wasted day where I did almost nothing except scroll news and X obsessively about a tragic shooting. I reflected on how distractions, procrastination, and political rabbit holes drain my time and energy and how that clashes with my goals of building my Notion product. I talked about wanting to develop str...

Recorded on: Friday, September 11, 2025, 09:37 PM Episode Summary by AI I forgot my laptop at home but recorded anyway from my phone. I reflected on how documenting everything feels strange with family listening because I don’t want pity when I share moments of loneliness. I talked about having productive but isolating days, appreciating my girlfriend and family, and not needing people to reach ou...

Recorded on: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 08:45 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflected on officially leaving PT Dom in 20 days while finishing project work and celebrating being debt free. I talked with Mina for nearly an hour about scaling, hiring a VA, and forecasting monthly recurring revenue. I considered building three month projections in Notion while also sharing trust concerns about delega...