Nobody's checking if you're working. That's the freedom and the trap.
After years of remote work, I learned motivation isn't about discipline. It's about systems. I set daily goals, not hours. Track outputs, not time spent. And when motivation dips? I recharge working out and walking in nature.
The hardest part? Forgiving yourself for unproductive days. They happen. The key is showing up tomorrow. Your boss is you now. Be a good one.
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Similarly to Nomadic Matt, I also started traveling before the iPhone. This constraint allowed me to develop timeless skills:
1. Reading maps—which helps me find any location, even in the most unfamiliar territories.
2. Asking locals for help—politely reaching out to anyone, even with a language barrier—addresses
For most of my life I was tall and slender. I avoided the gym because, in my mind, it was all about machines. Machines I can’t fit in, and therefore I can’t bulk up.
Then, I discovered free weights.
As silly as it sounds, that actually gave me
Perpetual travel forces you to continually count the weight of your luggage. Here's how I keep my check-in weight intact:
- Using soap bar and shampoo bar instead of liquid equivalents
- Wearing quick-dry breathable clothes
- Cutting out all labels
What are your ways to trim down
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