Personal Growth
How life rewards those of us who play
Do the things you don’t do because of your concern for being labelled weird. Turn that around and find ways to be …
LifeArticles
The best articles, stories, and big ideas about digital nomads, remote work, and the future of work from across the web, sorted chronologically. Since 2015, we've curated 5150 articles, written by 5619 authors from 1222 publishers.
Tips for separating work and life?
Since I work remotely and don’t have to be online for any specific hours, work is always on my mind. I can’t …
Digital Nomad Remote WorkDaily Mail
Life on the road: More than 400 nomads live out of tiny vans after rejecting the 'American Dream' form their own 'town' in Oregon
More than 400 nomads came together this month for one of America’s largest ‘vanlife’ gatherings.
Digital NomadShopify
Remotely Remoting
The important part is to figure out what style of working fits you, and set clear boundaries accordingly. It’s part of …
Remote WorkHarvard Business Review
How to Stay Focused When You're Working from Home
No commute. No drive-by meetings. No dress code. Remote working can seem like a dream — until personal obligations get in the …
Productivity Remote WorkThe New Yorker
The Open-Office Trap
The open office was originally conceived by a team from Hamburg, Germany, in the nineteen-fifties, to facilitate …
WorkBBC
Is there an upside to having no social life?
For one month, I declined all in-person activities with friends to see if it would make me more productive.
LifeWorking from cruise ships?
Has anyone had experience with trying to work on a cruise liner? Are any lines more work friendly than others?
Digital Nomadinitial commit
Why company culture makes or breaks remote work
It’s easy for companies to say they offer remote working but another thing for it to actually mean what it should. …
Remote WorkScience of Us
The Secret to Small Talk
What I learned wasn’t the secret to engaging banter. It was that putting yourself out there — being open, genuine, and …
LifeRachel Andrea Go
Mastering Remote Work: A Guide Built from 7 Years of Experience
Taken together, the lesson here is that the ideal space for focused work is not about freedom from noise, but about freedom …
Remote WorkHacker Noon
Are you built to be an employee?
I’ve found that many people work to live, rather than live to work. If you really want to live, you’ll need to …
CareerThe Happy Startup School
Why do people still measure success in terms of money, power and knowledge? They're looking in the wrong place.
It’s a lot easier to compare the size of our bank accounts than to compare who’s leading a more fulfilling life. …
LifeHarvard Business Review
Why You Can Focus in a Coffee Shop but Not in Your Open Office
Taken together, the lesson here is that the ideal space for focused work is not about freedom from noise, but about freedom …
ProductivityHacker News
Are Glassdoor reviews a reliable indicator of a company's culture?
Is Glassdoor reliable, and if not, are there any reliable alternatives?
CareerRuby on Wheels
The first 150 days of van life
Today marks my 150th day in my van. Since I left Berlin in May I visited 6 countries, drove more than 12,000 km, collected …
Digital NomadGun shy about committing to a place for longer than 3 months
Lately, I’ve been finding myself in a dilemma: one part of me is tired of the nomad life and the other half of me is …
Digital NomadFinancial Times
The Uber Game
Can you make it in the gig economy?
Gig EconomyHow to Succeed as a Digital Nomad
I feel that too often people are sold a fantasy which simply is not attainable. You can live your dream, but you’re …
Digital NomadMcKinsey & Company
Getting ready for the future of work
Artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt the workplace. What will the company of the future look like—and how will people …
Future of WorkHarvard Business Review
Work and the Loneliness Epidemic
There is good reason to be concerned about social connection in our current world. Loneliness is a growing health epidemic. …
WorkThe Atlantic
When Working From Home Doesn't Work
For jobs that mainly require interactions with clients (consultant, insurance salesman) or don’t require much …
Remote WorkVox
Open offices are overrated
If you work in an office, there’s a good chance it’s an open one. How did we get here? And why is it so bad?
Video WorkThe Atlantic
The Origins of Office Speak
Corporate jargon may seem meaningless to the extent that it’s best described as “bullshit,” but it actually …
WorkDealing with mental fatigue and loneliness while solo traveling
For you experienced solo travelers, any tips on maintaining mental health? I feel as though I want to stay in my room for a …
Digital Nomad TravelVice
Freelancers for life
Getting a full-time job might seem like the ultimate goal. But not everyone really wants to.
FreelanceMedium
What I've Learned About Silence from Working at Home
I’ve also discovered an entire cohort of professionals who work from home and substitute social time for what used to …
Remote Work1843
Passports for Cash: Citizens of anywhere
Globalisation has turned citizenship into a commodity. Matthew Valencia went shopping for a new passport and found bargains …
TravelChicago Tribune
Productive on six hours of sleep? You're deluding yourself, expert says
Getting through the workday on little sleep is a point of pride for some. But skimping on shuteye could be shortening your …
Health ProductivityBBC
The power of a 'not-to-do' list
Has your working day become one long battle to wade through a to-do list?
Productivity