607. Overwhelmed AF Lol, Zoom Call

2025-06-18

Recorded on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:31 PM Episode Summary by AI I got shouted out during a Zoom call with Brian’s team and now I’m being referred to as the $30/hour spreadsheet guy, which is flattering but also overwhelming. I’m juggling work for Mina, Trey, and Dawson, feeling behind, anxious, and like I’m being pulled in too many directions. I vent about systems, pricing, expectations, burnout, and my need for organization. But I remind myself that this is the breakthrough phase I asked for just nine days ago.

Recorded on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 10:31 PM

Episode Summary by AI

I got shouted out during a Zoom call with Brian’s team and now I’m being referred to as the $30/hour spreadsheet guy, which is flattering but also overwhelming. I’m juggling work for Mina, Trey, and Dawson, feeling behind, anxious, and like I’m being pulled in too many directions. I vent about systems, pricing, expectations, burnout, and my need for organization. But I remind myself that this is the breakthrough phase I asked for just nine days ago.

Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI

“It happens slower than you expect, and then faster than you can imagine.”
“I asked for food, and I got 12 plates of food... I gotta eat it, dude.”
“What kind of life would it be if you always did something that you wanted?”

Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI

“Slower represented by S. Expect represented by EX. So we got sex.”
“Dude, I just made an hour what I made all of last month working for Hill Air Force Base.”
“I don't want to be... dude. I don't know. I'm just so over spreadsheets right now, bro.”

My Thoughts & Feelings for Today – Summarized by AI

I’m fried. This week flipped fast and now I’m trying to catch my breath. I’m honored and humbled that people want my help, but I’m also stretched too thin and worried I’ll drop the ball. I want to do right by everyone. I don’t want to let anyone down. But I also don’t want to become the spreadsheet guy forever. I'm grateful, proud, but overwhelmed. I know this is the proving ground, and I’m trying to stay grounded and execute.

What I Did Today – Summarized by AI

Got shouted out in a team Zoom call, onboarded new spreadsheet requests, vented about pricing and expectations, worked on client dashboards in Notion, played pickup basketball, did a chest and triceps workout, walked the track, deleted an earlier podcast segment, and had a long Zoom call with Mina reviewing backend systems.

Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)

Income Today: +$0

Total Income: $7,741

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