632. Hard to Get Into Work-Mode, Lowercase Letters, Learning Too Late

Recorded on: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 04:29 PM   Episode Summary by AI   I talked about how hard it is to get back into flow after breaks and how frustrating and time-consuming it is to build automated systems in Notion, especially with its formula and column limitations. I shared a fulfilling moment driving my Tesla, feeling proud of earning it through hard work. I reflected on my solo effort building backend systems, the urgency to finish, and the complexity of onboarding new clients with messy spreadsheets. I also vented about lowercase names, laughed at Lexi, and expressed gratitude for peaceful date nights.   Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI     “Do I want to watch Instagram for an hour and a half or do I want my kids to grow up with the most amazing dad?”       “What an incredible feeling that is to just know that I’m, quote, off and I just… me and her, and I don’t have to worry about a goddamn thing other than opening her door and making her laugh.”       “This experience was the first-time experience. And because of what I did.”     Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI     “Open your milk.”       “Capital BRYS1. Capital BRYS1, capital SESSIYS. My hands are on my head because it’s just like so fucking mind boggling.”       “She just draws a, she just puts a bigger lowercase A. And that’s so crazy to me.”     My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI   Today I felt pulled in too many directions and it messed with my ability to get into flow. Coming back to work after breaks throws me off and I hate how long it takes to reconnect the dots. But under all the frustration, there’s a weird joy in problem-solving. I had a really grounding moment with my car, something that made me proud of everything I’ve built. I’m also just grateful for Lexi and how calm and peaceful our date nights make me feel. It’s all worth it.   What I Did Today - Summarized by AI   Worked on automating business expense tracker in Notion, struggled regaining workflow after lunch, tested formulas using rollups and relations, reflected while driving Tesla, cleaned car with new product, doom scrolled for 90 minutes, had coffee with mom at Black Rifle, prepared for date night with Lexi, ranted about lowercase names in client sheets, and started organizing Dawson’s jumbled financial files.   Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)   Income Today: +$0   Total Income: $12,032