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Best countries to relocate to for freelancers and solo founders
Working from home is comfortable and really hard to give up once you get used to it. But for the people who would like to emigrate, it might turn out to be an obstacle: since making money online is still a novelty for governments, most countries will not issue you a visa or residency permit if you lack a local employer. In the last few years, I studied most of the options available to self-employed persons before settling down in Chile.
How to start long-term investing for early retirement
Early retirement doesn’t require a huge salary — you can achieve it with a moderate income and thoughtful spending patterns. The most reliable way to get there is long-term investing in markets. Starting an investment portfolio might seem overwhelming, but once you get through the heaps of financial jargon, the process turns out to be pretty straightforward.
How I got to 200 productive hours a month
Two years ago I could spend a week not working because I was avoiding some task. One year ago it was 100 to 120 hours of work monthly. Nowadays I do around 200 productive hours each month, which is over six hours of productive time daily. All this time I have been working from home, mostly on the same project. This guide describes how I achieved these results.
What you should know as a founder of a software company
by Ivan Mir on Oct 18, 2017 Starting a business is like roaming in a fog: you often feel like you have no idea where exactly you are going or what to do next. What seemed simple turns into weeks-long research, with dozens of opened browser tabs full of jargon, self-promotion and contradictory advice. It would be nice to have some kind of a map. In this guide I outline what we have learned during our years of running independent development studios and a startup.
How I got to 200 productive hours a month
Two years ago I could spend a week not working because I was avoiding some task. One year ago it was 100 to 120 hours of work monthly. Nowadays I do around 200 productive hours each month, which is over six hours of productive time daily. All this time I have been working from home, mostly on the same project. This guide describes how I achieved these results.
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