Brandon Cole

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Embracing Slow Productivity: Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World

Jan 21, 2025 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

IntroductionBrandon Cole·Follow6 min read·--Want to read for free? Check out this post on my blog https://theiterativelife.com/embracing-slow-productivity-finding-balance-in-a-fast-paced-world/Do you have an author whose work you tend to consume cover to cover? For me, that author is Cal Newport. Ever since I read “Deep Work,” I’ve been captivated by his writing and podcasts. I even added his articles in The New Yorker to my RSS reader. But why?
The Art of Monthly Reviews: Reflecting on Your Progress to Propel Forward

Dec 3, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole·Follow6 min read·--Want to read for free? Head over to my blog: https://theiterativelife.comAs someone committed to the iterative life, I’ve learned that regular reflection is essential to ensure that the experiments and projects I’m pursuing are:Contributing positively toward the person I aspire to be. Not stalling or drifting off course. The process I’m talking about is the review.
Goodbye QWERTY, Hello Colemak: My Split Keyboard Success Story

Nov 26, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole·Follow5 min read·--Want to read for free? Head over to my blog https://theiterativelife.com/goodbye-qwerty-hello-colemak-my-split-keyboard-success-story/As someone who spends at least 40 hours a week on a computer, most of that time typing, I am keenly aware of claims about typing optimization. Over time, I’ve noticed the aches and pains caused by reaching for distant keys, radial deviation (bending wrists inward), and the inevitable shoulder hunching or slouching.
Garmin vs Oura Ring: A Comprehensive Comparison of Wearable Technology

Oct 13, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole·Follow5 min read·--In the realm of self-improvement and personal optimization, wearable technology plays a crucial role. This article dives into the comparison between Garmin vs Oura Ring, highlighting their unique features, applications, and impact on tracking health and fitness. The Evolution of Wearable TechnologyThe journey of wearable technology has been nothing short of remarkable.
Elevate Your Personal Health and Wellness with Sleep Optimization

Oct 11, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole·Follow5 min read·--In today’s fast-paced world, personal health and wellness have become paramount. This article explores the importance of sleep optimization and how wearable technology, particularly from Garmin, can help us achieve holistic well-being. By understanding our health better through data, we can enhance our lifestyles for optimum performance.
Growing into Happiness, one 'I Deserve Better," at a Time.

Jul 20, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

One of the last times I was in the psych ward after an attempt, my mother came to visit & cried while asking, "why are you so unhappy? What is it? Are you like, gay or something and just so unhappy in the closet cuz you know you can't tell me?"In the moment it irritated & offended the SHIT out of me because yes Kelly, being gay WOULD be the worst it could possibly get for our entire freaking family, right? Yes, being gay would be why I have mental health issues. Or.. in your view...
Why We Constantly Switch and How to Break the Cycle

Jul 11, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

Ever find yourself using a newly released note-taking app and thinking that you have finally found the app you will stick with? It has all the features and functionality you could ever want or need. Then, a few weeks later, you are making the jump to a completely different app with the same thought. I certainly have, and we are not alone. App Jumping is the process of getting bored with a current application that you use and then switching to another app to replace it.
Why I've Embraced Plain Text for My Notes

Jun 30, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

By Brandon Cole My Lessons and the Path Forward for note Note-taking BlissIntroductionHave you ever sat down to take some notes only to find yourself hours later working on the structure of your note and obsessing over what should and shouldn't be back linked? If so, then you and I have a lot in common. I have found a solution to my problem, and it could just be the solution to yours as well. That solution is plain text.
How Nonprofits Can Think Differently About Their Insurance Renewal

Jun 28, 2024 | ajg.com | Brandon Cole

Author: In this challenging insurance market, getting creative is the key to achieving the best results. It's time to become the master of your property information, evaluate prior claims and take calculated risks to reduce your total cost of risk. In the past, underwriters often accepted partially complete applications or statement of values with missing information. Those days are gone.
Finding your Self Security (Forget about Social Security)

Jun 24, 2024 | medium.com | Brandon Cole

Security is the state of feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety; pertaining to your home environment, work surroundings, peer selection, and the most important one.. yourself. The sense of security that we feel within ourselves sets the stage for most everything in our lives; our relationships, our performance, our mental and physical health, our success, our happiness.