Imagine having the blueprint to excel in the remote work landscape, one that balances discipline with flexibility. That's exactly what Pilar Orti, a trailblazer in the world of virtual work and my trusted mentor, brings to the table in this episode. We take a trip down memory lane, revisiting our collaborative beginnings and exploring Pilar's trajectory from a freelance maverick to the founder of Virtual Not Distant. Her latest book, "The Remote Worker's Guide to Time Management," serves as a cornerstone for our discussion, offering listeners strategies to conquer the unique challenges of remote work, from crafting a personal structure to balancing collaborative and solitary tasks. The secret to remote productivity might be hiding in plain sight within your own self-awareness. Through a candid exchange, Pilar and I dissect the often-overlooked link between self-knowledge and time management. We discuss the myth of multitasking and share personal anecdotes about our battles with procrastination. Our conversation also tackles the concept of location-agnostic productivity — mastering work habits across diverse settings to boost effectiveness, whether you're at home, in a cafe, or bouncing between co-working spaces. The final piece of the remote work puzzle? Relationships. The episode further examines the nuanced relationship between connection and time management, along with -thought-provoking insights on the integrator-separator spectrum, a pre-pandemic study on collaboration stress, and the art of balancing work passion with personal time. We even dive into the world of AI and its role in our creative processes, including Pilar's editorial associate "Sam" -  reflecting on how technology shapes our collaborative writing endeavours. We also discuss the significance of asynchronous communication in an ever-more digital world - do check out Pilar's unique and fascinating audio-only course, to learn more about that! Support the show🌟 REMOTE WORK EUROPE CONNECTED IS OPEN, and so is our SPRING 2024 LEVEL UP YOUR LINKEDIN CHALLENGE 🌟 Also, do NOT miss our latest training, in how to leverage AI power the right way, in your search for an online job 🤖 Here's to your own remote future 🤩