Remote working is rising. According to a market research conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC), 35% of the global workforce will be mobile by 2013. This means that one third of the world's workforce will have to be efficient and productive in the remote working environment. Looking online, there are many guides created to help companies deal with remote employees, but there aren't many resources developed for remote employees to manage themselves. Here is a guide made by veterans on working remotely. The book is a short read for you to build the foundations of success.

An alphabetical collection of proverbs from different tribes and countries from Africa. These are timeless pieces of wisdom which address many parts of life. These words and many I have heard growing up in Africa, and having many great Africans in my circle of friends have helped navigate many challenges in this life. It amazed me how many of these words of wisdom concocted often around a fire in remote areas generations ago, are very relevant for contemporary challenges.