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Monocle

Small Packages

Looking to escape the metropolis to downsize? Our global network of correspondents have come up with a definitive list of the …

Bennett Notes

People Who Are Obsessed With Success and Prestige

What does it look like to be obsessed with success and prestige? It probably looks a lot like me at the moment. A guy who …

DEV

Remote Work, Mental Health and Neurodiversity

We often talk about remote work as a perk to make working more comfortable and convenient, but there are important aspects …

Reddit

A Guide to Freelancing on Upwork

Since I see a lot of people asking how to get started with remote work, I thought it might be good to share some advice …

Owen Williams

Proposal (writing)

I was a freelance UX writer for >3 years and learned along the way that process (proposals, contracts, etc) were a big …

LinkedIn

A 12 part series on remote work

In this series, I will be discussing the benefits and drawbacks of remote work and how to make it work for you. Whether you …

Los Angeles Times

I made these stupid travel mistakes so you don't have to

Here, then, are my dumbest mistakes of 2019.

We’ll start small (sort of stupid) and work our way down the scale to …

Addy Osmani

Tips I use to avoid burnout

Tips I use to avoid burnout:

• Learn to say “no” more often. Know your limits. It’s easy to over-commit
• Time …

Rolf Potts

How to travel lighter, safer, and smarter (featuring Sarah von Bargen)

In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Sarah talk about personality types and aligning of values; why traveling light is …

University of Manchester

Researchers discover when it's good to get the blues

Contrary to common belief, blue light may not be as disruptive to our sleep patterns as originally thought - according to …

NoDesk

Weekly Remote Jobs

This week’s NoDesk remote jobs newsletter features 29 new remote jobs.

Narratively

I Quit My Job at 50 to Reinvent Myself. Pro Tip: Don't Do This.

My fantasy was to escape from the corporate grind. After a taste of freedom and months of hare-brained schemes, I begged to …

Cryptocurrency Jobs

The State of the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Job Market in 2019

Last year, the crypto job market felt different, but overall it was a good different.

2019 was characterized by a volatile …

Farnam Street

The Value of Grey Thinking

One of the most common questions we receive, unsurprisingly, is along the lines of What one piece of advice would you …

The Washington Post

Mileage runs are last-minute dashes for airline status, but not everyone thinks they're worth it

The circuitous quick trip, known as a mileage run, is not uncommon this time of year among a subset of frequent travelers …

Harvard Business Review

What Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identity

Many people with high-pressure jobs find themselves unhappy with their careers, despite working hard their whole lives to get …

Derek Sivers

Time is personal. Your year changes when your life changes.

A new day begins when I wake up, not at midnight. Midnight means nothing to me. It’s not a turning point. Nothing …

Narratively

I Lost My Life to Airbnb

Obsessively renting out my home was the only way I could make it in the gig economy. When I found myself sleeping on the …

Michael Sloan

Outdoor Computing with a Deck Desk

For way too long, I’d felt compelled to stay indoors to use the computer for any substantial chunk of time. Happily, …

Scientific American

Why Your Brain Needs Exercise

The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health.

NoDesk

Weekly Remote Jobs

This week’s NoDesk remote jobs newsletter features 54 new remote jobs.

WIRED

Science Explains Why We Should All Work Shorter Hours in Winter

People tend to get gloomy when night comes early and cold weather descends. But adjusting our workday to the season could …

Dropbox Blog

The Working World: How Estonia's digital society is creating a haven for startups and entrepreneurs

In Estonia, remote work isn’t a just a perk for employees. It’s essential for the employers.

TED

How to turn off work thoughts during your free time

Feeling burned out? You may be spending too much time ruminating about your job, says psychologist Guy Winch. Learn how to …

Forbes

The Real Reasons Why Job Seekers Are Not Given Feedback

All the niceties and politeness are gone. You will now only hear from human resources if they want to move forward with you; …

Pete Codes

Three weeks accommodation in Berlin for $80 by house sitting

A friend last year told me about this house sitting website which sounded too good to be true. For $80 a year you can house …

David Perell

Coolest Things I Learned in 2019

I write a weekly email called the Monday Musings.

The most popular part of the newsletter is a section called “Coolest …

Reddit

What is your biggest digital nomad learning of 2019?

Something you didn’t see coming?

Something that might help someone else thinking about nomading for the first time or …

Harvard Business Review

Why It's So Hard to Change People's Commuting Behavior

Some employers are trying to get involved and reduce car commuting. But how can organizations encourage their employees to …