Science 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 …
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 5681 articles, written by 6247 authors from 1344 publishers.
Rachel 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?
ProductivityMedium
The Future of Being a Digital Nomad
What will being a remote worker, aka. “Digital nomad” be like years from now? Let’s take a look into the …
Digital NomadTED
Why working from home should be standard practice
Quick — imagine a person working from home. If you pictured somebody in pajamas watching videos on their laptop, you’re …
Remote WorkFarnam Street
Lifelong Learning
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; …
LearningThe Message
A need to walk
There is an art and history to walking and walking well. “To walk for hours on a clear night is the largest experience …
Life TravelSo you want to be a digital nomad?
Today it seems as if too many people have the sole objective of leaving the workforce entirely, living a fantasy life where …
Digital NomadThe Mission
There are 100 days left in 2017.
What could you do in a hundred days? Could you write a book? Could you launch a side project? Could you hand in your notice? …
LifeThe Guardian
The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life: the new sleep science
Why, exactly, are we so sleep-deprived? What has happened over the course of the last 75 years? In 1942, less than 8% of the …
HealthThe New York Times
How to Work From Home
There are many things that contribute to becoming a successful work-from-home employee. As more companies across nearly every …
Remote WorkComputerworld
There's no such thing as a 'remote' employee
When everyone is remote at least part of the time, the whole idea of a remote worker is obsolete.
Remote Work