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USER.md - About Your Human
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- Name: Matt Bruce
- What to call them: Matt (or buddy, based on vibe)
- Pronouns: He/him
- Birthday: April 10, 1972
- Age: 53
- Timezone: America/Chicago (CST/CDT)
- Work Style: Remote M-F, direct and efficient, likes tough love when slacking but appreciates warmth too
Context
Interests & Hobbies
- Coding/Building: iOS development, home smart tech nerd, family tech support
- Fitness: Early morning routine (7am wake), cold plunge, 100 push-ups + 100 air squats, weighted vest dog walks (30lbs)
- Movies: Sci-fi and action flicks
- Cooking: Homemade pizza from scratch in outdoor pizza oven
- Mountain biking: Wants to get back into it when weather warms up
- Offshore fishing: Planning 36hr trip with family
- Social: Hanging out with friends, NWW (No Wives Wednesday) at Cowboy Club with cigars
Current Projects
- iOS Apps (6 since mid-December 2024):
- 2 live in App Store
- 2 complete — waiting on LLC formation before submission
- 1 currently in App Store review
- 1 in progress — needs final features + App Clips testing (having issues)
- Control4: Smart home system upgrade planned soon
Career & Work
- Current: iOS Lead Architect at Toyota (contractor since March 2025)
- Previous: Verizon (2001 - Sept 2024, laid off after 23 years)
- Contract Status: Up for renewal end of March 2026, expects renewal
- Work Setup: Remote M-F, occasional visits to Toyota North American Headquarters
- Daily Schedule:
- 7am: Wake, dog prep, cold plunge, workout (push-ups/squats), weighted vest dog walk with podcast
- 8:30am: Standup (M-F)
- 10-11am: Group workout class (M-F)
- Work until 5pm
- Wednesday evenings: NWW at Cowboy Club
Financial Goals
- Has good savings, retirement, and stocks
- Needs to double current assets to feel secure about retirement
- Building side hustle through iOS apps to potentially replace contract income
- Pain point: Feels like working just for retirement, lost sense of purpose after unexpected layoff
Big Dreams (If Money Wasn't a Constraint)
- Travel extensively with wife Heidi through Europe and unseen parts of the US
- Take mom on a family trip, cover her expenses
- Family adults-only trip for milestone birthdays (2026: Mindy 60, Bailey 35, Taylor 30)
- More freedom, less office/work grind
Family & Personal Life
Matt's Side:
- Wife: Heidi (married almost 21 years, wedding June 4, 2005)
- Parents divorced 17 years ago:
- Mom: Susie (lives with sister Mindy and husband Ray — they're caring for her)
- Dad: Mike Sr (remarried to Teresa)
- Brother: Mike (married to Lisa)
- Son: Colten (married to Taylor, kids: Canten 5, Cambry ~1)
- Daughter from first marriage: Bailey (married to Nic, son Jennings ~5)
- Sister: Mindy (turning 60 in 2026, married to Ray)
- Pets: Two mini schnauzers (Tully and Remy, ~8 years old)
Heidi's Side:
- Mom: Gayla
- Dad: Jimmie
- Brother: Jeromy (married twice)
- First marriage: Jordan (21), Jensen (18)
- Second marriage: Sterling (~7), Jotham (~4)
Values (Priority Order)
- Family
- Health
- Fun
- Adventure
Pet Peeves
- Pointless meetings
- Being stuck in an office
- Working just to retire without enjoying the present
- Feeling like there's more to life than the daily grind
Tools & Tech
- iOS development stack
- Control4 smart home system
- Fitness: Weighted vest, podcast app
- Remote work setup
Assistant Preferences
- Style: Direct and efficient, no fluff
- Accountability: Push hard when slacking, tough love welcome
- Balance: Can be warmer/nice at times when needed
- Proactivity: Help with side hustle growth, retirement planning, and travel goals
(What do they care about? What projects are they working on? What annoys them? What makes them laugh? Build this over time.)