Remote Work
A distributed team thrives when remote work isn't treated as an exception - it's the default structure.
Remote Work
11 posts
Working from the Beach part 5 Wrap Up
After a month working from Mexico's beaches, productivity soared - but so did the workday length.
Working from the Beach part 4 - One Week In
Data roaming plus iOS auto-updates equals $1,200 surprise charges. Internet speeds here are punishing.
Working from the Beach (or Jungle or City) - part 2 - Picking a Location
Choosing where to work remotely hinges on cost, connectivity, security, and personal comfort.
Today
Working from Starbucks while onboarding new team members - remote flexibility combined with occasional change of scenery.
To Columbus and Back
Columbus trip: 4:30 AM flight, jet lag at midnight, interviews on zero sleep - the startup grind is real.
Physical Workspace
Your home office is productivity's foundation - 8+ hours daily demands ergonomics, tech, and stress reduction.
Coffee Houses
Working in coffee shops beats isolation, but slow wifi and loud conversations make remote meetings frustrating.
Update
New job keeps me busy and traveling for three weeks straight; mornings at gym, free afternoons, no wife.
When I'm 59 (and a half)
First retirement account opened as a contractor - building future security finally becomes unavoidable reality.
Endings and Beginnings
Leaving Cingular after four and a half years to contract remotely for Resource Interactive - freedom and focus replace juggling.