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Living The Remote Dream

Darren Murph holds the Guinness World Record for most blog posts ever written! (after years of tech blogging), but that didn´t stop him from traveling the world, spending more time with his family, and being even more productive away from his desk. Darren say´s "If there’s an Internet connection, you can get work done. Period.” Advances in computer and networking technology are making the viability of working remotely a realistic alternative to traveling to an office everyday,  and this new book written by Darren, "Living the Remote Dream: A Guide To Seeing the World, Setting Records, and Advancing Your Career” provides step-by-step guidance in planning for a remote transition, and shows you that you´re even more productive when left to define your own office. For those who long for more freedom and flexibility, and are willing to work for it, this guide is for you. via

Available for purchase in Europe here




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