659. Emotional Day, So Close, Focus

2025-08-09

Recorded on: Friday, August 08, 2025, 10:45 PM Episode Summary by AI Today was my Grandpa Gladwell’s funeral, an emotional and exhausting day seeing family I haven’t connected with in 18 years. Reflected on how people behave at funerals, the inevitability of death, and balancing personal milestones with work demands. Shared pride in my mom getting accepted to Weber State but felt guilty about limited time to celebrate. Talked about structuring my schedule to prioritize building my system, the grind toward my sales goa...

Recorded on: Friday, August 08, 2025, 10:45 PM

Episode Summary by AI

Today was my Grandpa Gladwell’s funeral, an emotional and exhausting day seeing family I haven’t connected with in 18 years. Reflected on how people behave at funerals, the inevitability of death, and balancing personal milestones with work demands. Shared pride in my mom getting accepted to Weber State but felt guilty about limited time to celebrate. Talked about structuring my schedule to prioritize building my system, the grind toward my sales goal, thoughts on content creation, and a few light moments with Lexi and daily life.

Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI

"If anything takes a hit, it's somebody else's, and as selfish as that sounds you just gotta do what's best for you."
"It's not about the money for me. It's just about that level of accomplishment and success."
"I just got to get as much done as I possibly can, so that I can start the next phase, which should be selling it."

Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI

"Boards are curved. Why is that? They are curved as fuck."
"Give me 10 grand. It's just, I don't know."
"Now I bought to smell like a manly pumpkin."

My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI

Today was heavy but meaningful. I was glad to see family after so long, even under sad circumstances. I’m proud of my mom and want to be there for her, but my schedule forces me to plan every moment. I feel the weight of my chosen path—fewer spontaneous moments, but a stronger shot at my goals. I’m tired but still focused, knowing the grind now sets up everything I want later.

What I Did Today - Summarized by AI

Attended Grandpa Gladwell’s funeral, reconnected with family after 18 years, supported my dad, congratulated my mom on Weber State acceptance, visited Lexi, reflected on work-life balance, reviewed my sales goals, considered content ideas, bought Dr. Squatch Drunken Pumpkin soap, finalized and confirmed my updated work schedule.

Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)

Income Today: +$320

Total Income: $17,972

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