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The ultimate remote work blueprint that became a Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book nominee. How did a pandemic-era guide earn praise from Upwork's CEO and transform global work culture? Discover why Jurgen Appelo calls it essential for virtual team success.
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When Geography No Longer Defines Your Career
What if your morning commute was just twenty steps from your bedroom to your desk? For millions worldwide, this isn't a fantasy - it's daily reality. Before the pandemic forced a global experiment in remote work, visionaries were already building distributed teams that outperformed their office-bound competitors. The shift isn't merely about working from home; it's about fundamentally rethinking the relationship between talent, productivity, and place. Companies once hired the best person within commuting distance. Now they hire the best person, period. This transformation has unlocked possibilities that seemed impossible just decades ago: a software engineer in Lagos collaborating seamlessly with designers in Sao Paulo, marketers in Manila, and strategists in Montreal - all working toward shared goals without ever sharing the same timezone. Traditional employment has always been geographically constrained, creating artificial limits on who organizations could hire. This model assumes the best talent happens to live nearby, which is statistically absurd. Remote work demolishes this assumption, opening access to global expertise while giving individuals unprecedented control over their lives.
The Evolution of Work and the People Leading It
Why Organizations Are Embracing Distribution
Building Your Remote Work Foundation and Sustaining Productivity
Navigating the Remote Worker's Inner Life
Mastering Remote Team Dynamics and Communication
Leading Teams Across Distance and Creating the Future of Work
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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