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I Let a Stranger Watch Me Work for a Day — And I've Never Been More Productive
Focusmate is the internet’s most invasive productivity hack. I put it to the test.
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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 4825 articles, written by 5230 authors from 1167 publishers.
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Good Vibes Are Contagious
This science all points toward the same basic truth: we are mirrors reflecting onto each other. The people we surround …
LifeAndy Adams
Everything I know about freelancing
You’ve probably read a lot about freelancing: Feast and famine. Where to find clients. How much to charge. These topics …
FreelanceThe New York Times
Productivity Isnt About Time Management Its About Attention Management
“Time management” is not a solution — it’s actually part of the problem.
ProductivityDon't get stuck in the idea that you have to work from a laptop to be nomadic
Seasonal jobs are your entry level ticket to the nomad life. Examples: wildland fire. Trail work. Ski resorts. Ranch handing. …
Digital NomadHacker News
How do I ask for a raise?
I’m a shy person regarding this question, I have a friend that his method is “I have another offer, can you …
Career WorkNomadic Matt
Getting Stabbed in Colombia
I blog about all my experiences – good or bad – and this story is a good lesson on travel safety, the importance of always …
Digital Nomad TravelNaval
Learn to Sell, Learn to Build
Learn to sell, learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable.
CareerThe New York Times
Human Contact Is Now a Luxury Good
The rich do not live like this. The rich have grown afraid of screens. They want their children to play with blocks, and …
LifeTNW
Why I believe the future of work is on the blockchain
It’s time we create an ecosystem that connects people who need high quality work with the global talent base that is …
Future of WorkNature
Six easy ways to manage your time better
The amount and quality of what you achieve are crucially dependent on how effectively you manage your time. Andrew C. Johnson …
ProductivityThrive Global
Why Eating Alone Is the Most Underrated Self-Care Ritual
Eating at a cafe with a book, or grabbing a seat at a bar alone is a self-care ritual I cherish. But I get why other people …
LifeFast Company
The Future of Aviation Even More Automation
In a study we conducted in 2014, people were much more willing to fly in planes with a human pilot in the cockpit–and quite …
TravelHowStuffWorks
The Pros and Cons of Coworking Spaces
Coworkers report that their jobs are more meaningful. Bacevice and Spreitzer think this is partly because coworking spaces …
CoworkingAmbition & Balance - by Doist
How to Ask to Work From Home (With Exact Scripts & Templates to Aid Your Negotiation)
Follow these 9 steps to secure a remote work arrangement even in the most skeptical of organizations.
Remote WorkThe New York Times
Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)
If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?
ProductivityGlobal Work From Home Day
Global Work From Home Day 2019
Remote-work is on the rise and that’s why on the 10th of April we will organize Global Work From Home Day. This day …
Remote WorkThe Guardian
Extreme loneliness or the perfect balance? How to work from home and stay healthy
More and more people are working where they live, attracted by the promise of flexibility, efficiency and no commute. But …
Remote WorkSolving Procrastination
Study finds that low-quality sleep can lead to procrastination, especially among people who naturally struggle with self-regulation
The findings show that low sleep-quality is associated with increased levels of procrastination during the following day, and …
HealthThe Onion
Woman's Solo Hiking Trip Shockingly Doesn't Have To Do With Inner Journey Or Anything
“She’s not graduating from anything, trying to reconnect with her inner child, attempting to understand the soul …
TravelThe Guardian
You're not poor. You're broke
My heart breaks when my friends conflate the two terms: understanding the difference between ‘broke’ and …
LifeLeo Widrich
How remote work may impact our brains and what to do about it
If you’re working remotely or if you feel lonely often, let’s look at how you can rebuild your social engagement …
Remote WorkElpha
Remote companies: ways to create a diverse and inclusive team
One indicator of inclusion is when I hear leaders tell me they invest in training for their teams - training that fosters …
Remote WorkRibbonfarm
On Going Feral
Cloudworker lifestyles — mobile, home-based, unshaven, pajama-clad and Starbucks-swilling — create a psychological …
Remote WorkThe New York Times
There Is No Reason to Cross the U.S. by Train. But I Did It Anyway.
But the other selling point of a cross-country train trip is a chance to look behind the American scrim: to learn where the …
Travelmaxpou.fr
Nomad in Canggu
If you’re intrigued by the hype around Canggu or if you plan to move to there, I wrote this blog post for you. I also …
Digital NomadMedium
The Problems in Remote Working
I read through hundreds of responses and noticed a few patterns. Here are some of the most common challenges expressed by …
Remote WorkSingle, mid-thirties digital nomad
Around me I can see either a lot of young digital nomads or either married/engaged couples. But I can’t find many …
Digital NomadInsider
The unexpected negative impact being a digital nomad can have on your mental health
“Depression and anxiety don’t need a visa, they can travel everywhere,” Müller said. “It’s …
Digital NomadThe Economist
Worldwide Cost of Living 2019
For the first time three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city – Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris. In …
Life