I have been using a standalone Apple Watch as my phone for the past two years. In this video, I'll show why Apple Watch is the ultimate dumb phone, the limitations and how to overcome them, and two different ways to use the Watch as a dumb phone.LINKS MENTIONEDThe case I use https://elrowindustries.com

TinyPod case https://thetinypod.com

Also, look up the "RePod" on AliExpress for a cheaper alternative

Fob strap (cheaper than a case, still allows one hand usage) https://amzn.to/4eMYfSk

Tiny Apple Watch charger https://amzn.to/4vDEXWQ

Write-up on how to set this up https://redeemingproductivity.com/how-to-use-an-apple-watch-as-a-standalone-phone/

Info on Apple Watch for Your Kids https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-for-your-kids/

US Mobile is the carrier I use because they have the simplest standalone Apple Watch plans. This referral code saves you $25 https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=CB54E65D&name=Reagan&utm_campaign=monster_referral

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0:00 Intro

1:46 The Features

3:46 What About GPS?

5:12 Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks

6:35 No Camera?

7:26 What About Uber & Lift?

8:03 MFA/2FA

9:39 Online Banking?

10:35 CarPlay & Battery Life?

11:37 Which Watch to Buy

12:42 Option 1: Tethered Mode

15:03 Option 2: Standalone Mode

19:41 Cases & Accessories

20:53 Recommended Carrier

21:15 Final Thoughts & Recommendations

Personal productivity from a Christian worldview for the glory of God.

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I sometimes wish I could write a letter to my younger self to stop me from making some of the mistakes I made in my youth. Consider this such a letter. These are five pieces of advice I'd offer to anyone in their 20s. But even if you're older, it's never too late to change.

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Here's the process and rationale for why I purposefully wrote my upcoming book in an inefficient manner and why I believe going slower often produces better results.

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0:00 Intro

0:47 The writing process.

3:07 Why I went slow on purpose.

3:37 1. Doing fewer things is hard to justify.

5:47 2. Working at a natural pace feels unnatural.

7:38 3. Obsessing over quality takes time.

10:53 Was it worth it?