Kent de Bruin

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Building up the habit

Joined 24 February 2019.

Total writing: 88 days.

Current streak: 16 days.

Total word count: 44279 words (503 words on average per post)

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Able: a modular crypto dashboard (3 of 3)

1 year ago, for day 90 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

“How can we enable new investors to do the same?” New proposition: With our new research, we formulated a new goal: New crypto users enter the market with no proper understanding of investing. Professional investors raise the probability of good returns by following specific steps. How can we create an...

Able: a modular crypto dashboard (2 of 3)

1 year ago, for day 89 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

*Prototype: Based on the research we went into prototype mode. We quickly came up with the idea to build a modular crypto dashboard. We thought that the crypto space needed a place where transparency was key. This includes teaching people about operational security, providing them with credible news sources, dedicated...

Able: a modular crypto dashboard (1 of 3)

1 year ago, for day 88 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

Last year I worked on a crypto startup called Able. I am now writing a case study for my design portfolio. Challenge: Crypto was hot at the end of 2017. Millions of people were investing in cryptocurrencies. Yet most new users lacked the technical and financial knowledge to make rational...

Designing my life (9 of n)

1 year ago, for day 87 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

Doing deep work Think strategically about your day and it will have a big impact. Cal Newport, author of the book Deep Work makes the distinction between shallow and deep work. Ever heard of the Pomodoro timer? It’s a technique to lay off everything and just focus on one...

Designing my life (8 of n)

1 year ago, for day 86 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

Designing the day Agenda everything Designing your life is all about time management, planning and picking the right goals. I come to believe that your agenda should have a central role in this. If you live from your agenda, you can manage your time more efficient. Where a to-do...

Designing my life (7 of n)

1 year ago, for day 85 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

Other apps There are some task-specific apps where I prefer to not log it on Things or Apple Notes. These apps are built for one single function like running (Strava), fitness (Strong) or reading articles (Pocket). I have toyed with the idea to move this stack to my notes but...

Designing my life (6 of n)

1 year ago, for day 84 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

You will always need to use multiple programs to complete projects. Rather than trying to fit everything into one app it is better to use designated apps for designated proceedings. All my apps use the PARA structure. It doesn’t matter if I am working in my notes or saving a...

Designing my life (5 of n)

1 year ago, for day 83 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

There are always multiple projects running at the same time. I use a list of current projects as a quick way to see what I am working on. Projects are a great way to test a new idea. The characteristics (deadline, small defined tasks, focused) make it perfect to see...

Designing my life (4 of n)

1 year ago, for day 82 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

Just defining your areas is not enough. Areas are too generic and rarely change. They are the fixed foundation. On top of this, we need some building blocks in the form of projects. All my projects are part of an area. Projects are the fuel of my progress. At all...

Designing my life (3 of n)

1 year ago, for day 81 by Kent de Bruin ⚡

Defining my areas We now have a clear idea of what projects and areas are. By having a clear definition of the different areas it is easier to evaluate your life. Areas are basically the bone structure of my life. These are the clear pillars of my life. Whatever...

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In the habit

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On fire

Unlocked on 25/03/2019

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Ultrastreak

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Total rockstar

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