The power of routine

Person on bed with computer and dog“The whole idea of work-life balance implies a zero-sum game in which your work is somehow in opposition to your actual life. But the real joy of remote work comes from removing that friction, and instead shaping your work and your workday so that they are fully integrated with the life you want to live. If you can find a rhythm that makes your day feel like a naturally unfolding sequence, rather than a constant struggle to pull your attention back to your work, you will be much happier and more effective. The right routines will also ensure you eat, sleep, and exercise in a way that supports your productivity, health, and happiness.”

from Chapter 7: Organizing Your Time

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It’s time to rethink remote work.

Remote work can be satisfying and productive—once you craft a strategy that taps into the unique advantages of working from home, like the chance to do focused work without interruption, or to tailor your schedule to your own peak concentration windows.   After a year in which many of us plunged into remote work overnight, we finally have a chance to make thoughtful choices about how to combine remote and office work, and how to make the most of our days at home. Use this book to make remote work a valuable part of your renewed working life.

The secret of remote work:

Think like a Business of One.

Remote, Inc. takes you inside the mindset and habits of people who flourish while working outside the office some or all of the time: people who function like a “Business of One”. That’s how productivity experts Robert C. Pozen and Alexandra Samuel describe the mindset that lets people thrive when they’re working remotely, whether full-time or in combination with time at the office. You can follow their lead by embracing the work habits and independence of a small business owner—while also tapping into the benefits of collegiality and online collaboration.

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Gain control over how and when you work by focusing on objectives, not the 9-to-5 workday.


Wow your managers by treating them like valued clients.


Beat information overload by prioritizing important emails and messages.


Make online meetings purposeful, focused and engaging.


Build great relationships with your colleagues—whether at the next desk, or another city.


Find a balance between work from home, and life at home.


Make a remote work plan that lets you get the best from time at the office—and the best of home.


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