805. Blade Structure, Starting Now

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