Chapter 2

Getting Your Mindset Right

José was comfortable working in the office. He knew what worked, what to do, and how to get things done. More than comfortable, he was successful. All the feedback he received supported the fact that he was valued and was doing well. Now that he is moving to work from home because of a reorganization, he wonders what will change. His job description hasn’t changed, but he wonders how much different things will really be. Amid this change, mostly he wonders if how he thinks about his role and work must change too.

One of the reasons you are reading this book is that you want to be more comfortable and successful as a remote worker. We don’t know your background—whether, like José, you are preparing for or ...

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