Seven years in Tibet^W^Wat Home
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Practical tips from seven years of remote work: start the day dressed, simulate a commute with a walk or exercise, eat proper meals, write a fresh to‑do list each morning, and take timed breaks and rituals to separate work from life. Carve a dedicated workspace, accept household interruptions, prefer async collaboration and avoid daily video meetings, require a moderator for any virtual meeting, follow chat hygiene—no naked ping—and always check in and check out so work stops at a reasonable hour.
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- 0:00Start
- 2:36Get dressed.
- 3:10Commute.
- 3:30Eat breakfast.
- 3:53Plan your day.
- 4:19Take breaks.
- 4:49Make rituals.
- 5:20Time to connect.
- 5:48A dedicated space.
- 6:17Accept the distractions.
- 7:03Think asynchronous.
- 7:57Really, no meetings.
- 8:56Make sure everyone is heard.
- 10:02Over-communicate.
- 10:19Stop working!
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