Hey friend,

Remember when “Where are you from?” was a one-word answer?
Yeah… that era left the chat.

Remote workers aren’t just changing where we live. We’re redefining what home even means. Community isn’t tied to a zip code anymore. Belonging isn’t something you only find in one place.

You’re building a life that’s post-geography, digital-first, and fully your own. And honestly? The rest of the world is still trying to figure out how you pulled it off.

Let’s dive in.

—Ric & Shellie

P.S. Know a remote worker carving out their own version of “home”? Share this with them. Remote-curious friends welcome too. 🙌🏼

COMMUNITY

Relational Glue & Three Missing Anchors for Remote Workers

By Rachel Thompson

Why do remote workers colonize coffee shops like it's their job? (Oh wait, it is.) 

Here's the thing: location-independence gives us freedom but costs us the relational anchors that effortlessly build friendships – proximity, similarity, and familiarity. Rachel reveals how she's hacking connection by intentionally recreating these missing structures. 

But the real secret? It's not just about showing up.

Learn Rachel's friendship-building framework →

QUICK TAKES

The Future of Belonging

✅ 3 Reasons Why Modern Friendships Feel So Lonely. Why adult friendships feel so isolating, and what you can do to change it.

✅ How remote work is redefining where (and how) we move. Instead of being tied to a specific location, remote workers have the freedom to find places that match their lifestyle.

✅ 9 Types of People Drawn to Intentional Communities. Though we may be walking from different places, we’re all moving toward a very similar destination.

LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS

Where do you feel most at home now?

THE CULTURE EDIT

The Future of Belonging

By Maria Scarzella Thorpe

What if belonging isn't something you find, it's something you design? 

Maria Scarzella Thorpe reveals why the future of home looks less like one perfect place and more like a network of anchors you intentionally build. Spoiler: it starts with showing up, not just joining. But here's what nobody tells you about making it sustainable.

Map your belonging ecosystem (free exercise inside) →

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THE VIBE

News to Use

🔆 How to Rebuild Fulfillment in a Disconnected Workplace. Reconnecting to self, others, and purpose can transform how we work and lead.

🔆 Why Americans don't want to move for jobs anymore. Americans are moving at around half the rate they were 30 years ago.

🔆 How to Seek Self-Improvement but Reject Hustle Culture. How to be growth-oriented without ascribing to values that aren't yours.

STATE OF REMOTE

Fully Remote Increases with Experience

POLL – NEXT WEEKS TOPIC

Next week: The Power of Gratitude, Integrating gratitude into daily habits and remote routines not only boosts personal fulfillment but also cultivates more collaborative and positive virtual work environments.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Humans Await You Somewhere

Look, we get it, pants are optional when you work from home. But this week's lineup might actually tempt you outside. 

Network over drinks in Dallas and Charlotte. Give back at Manna Food Bank. Reimagine slow travel in Asheville. Cowork with humans in DC. Catch live music in Colorado.

Your laptop works everywhere, remember?

🗓️ Check out the Community Calendar!

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