Hey friend,

Let’s bust a myth real quick: productivity isn’t about cramming more into your day.
It’s about doing the right things consistently and letting go of the rest.

This issue is for anyone who wants to earn more without working more, protect their flexibility, and build a career that doesn’t require constant self-negotiation.

We’re talking small shifts that compound. Counting wins instead of hours. And why self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s the system that keeps everything running.

Because freedom isn’t something you earn after burnout.
It’s something you build on purpose.

Let’s get into it.

— Ric & Shellie

P.S. Know a remote worker stuck measuring success in hours instead of outcomes? Share this with them. 🙌🏼

By Shellie Sullivan

After twenty years leading remote teams, Shellie learned the hard way: presence isn't performance.

Being available on Slack, responding fast, filling your calendar? That's effort, not progress. 

The shift from tracking hours to tracking outcomes changes everything. But most leaders are solving the wrong problem when they hover. What they actually need might surprise you.

Stop hovering, start leading →

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By Kate Callaghan

Think productivity is about squeezing more into less time? 

Kate Callaghan scaled a company from 30 to 130 people while raising two kids remotely. Her secret isn't hustle. It's knowing that doing more yourself is rarely the answer. 

What she learned about resourcing, routine, and protecting your energy might flip your entire approach.

Get Kate's productivity formula →

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Next week: Protecting Your Wellness in 2026 - Focusing on stress management, work-life integration, and exercise gives location-independent professionals a direct edge.

Karaoke in Wilmington. Slopes in Maggie Valley. Tequila in Naperville. Your calendar just got exponentially better.

Remote workers are gathering everywhere this week—coffee shops, ski hills, vegan diners, and yes, even a place called "syzygy" (we'll explain when you get there).

Whether you're manifesting your next best self or just need humans who get the WFH life, there's a spot with your name on it.

Find your crew here →

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