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© Filippos Protogeridis
Filippos Protogeridis
Product Designer, Director at IMRSV
M.
W.
T.
hello@protogeridis.com
protogeridis.com
@protogeridis
Remote
© Filippos Protogeridis
We are living one of
the biggest revolutions
in the work environment
R E M O T E W O R K I N G
© Filippos Protogeridis
Happiness
© Filippos Protogeridis
Flexibility
© Filippos Protogeridis
Power
© Filippos Protogeridis
10 things I wish I had known
© Filippos Protogeridis
1. Invest in People
Find people that think the same way as you
and share the same challenges
© Filippos Protogeridis
2. Embrace Coworking
Use coworking as a medium to network, avoid
loneliness, have stability and maximize productivity
© Filippos Protogeridis
🏘
3. Master Time & Distractions
Optimize your time management and
productivity, and eliminate all distractions
⏱
© Filippos Protogeridis
Time Block Headphones Hide your Phone
“Do not
Disturb” mode
Music or
Background Noise
01 02 03
04 05
© Filippos Protogeridis
4. Prioritize Prioritizing
Plan your tasks for the day first thing in the
morning. Know your limitations, don’t try and
finish everything in one day
🖋
© Filippos Protogeridis
5. Embrace the Routine
Don’t be afraid of the routine. Keep some
parameters consistent everyday (Location,
Time, Work Pattern) to maintain stability
⏰
© Filippos Protogeridis
Don’t fall into the trap of staying idle outisde the
office environment. Set your own milestones and
goals, get out of your comfort zone
© Filippos Protogeridis
6. Challenge Yourself
7. Take Accounting Seriously
Don’t try to avoid the Taxman. Invest in the
best accountant you can, learn accounting
basics, be fully aware of your accounts
© Filippos Protogeridis
Accounting is Essential
© Filippos Protogeridis
8. Excel at Presenting
Become great at presenting your work in your
Portfolio, in Proposals or Presentations
© Filippos Protogeridis
😎
9. Focus on the Longterm game
Rather than panic-signing clients, focus on 2-3
key accounts that you can keep in the long run
© Filippos Protogeridis
🤝
10. Don’t panick-quit your job
Start it on the side. Don’t just quit your day job
and expect it to run smoothly. It takes time
and patience
© Filippos Protogeridis
🤬
We are living one of
the biggest revolutions
in the work environment
R E M O T E W O R K I N G
© Filippos Protogeridis
Power.
Opportunity.
Resources.
© Filippos Protogeridis
Thank you.
Filippos Protogeridis
Product Designer, Director at IMRSV
M.
W.
T.
hello@protogeridis.com
protogeridis.com
@protogeridis
© Filippos Protogeridis

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10 Things I wish I knew before starting to Work Remotely - Filippos Protogeridis at Grow Remote 2018

  • 1. Hello 👋 © Filippos Protogeridis Filippos Protogeridis Product Designer, Director at IMRSV M. W. T. hello@protogeridis.com protogeridis.com @protogeridis
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 6. We are living one of the biggest revolutions in the work environment R E M O T E W O R K I N G © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 10. 10 things I wish I had known © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 11. 1. Invest in People Find people that think the same way as you and share the same challenges © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 12. 2. Embrace Coworking Use coworking as a medium to network, avoid loneliness, have stability and maximize productivity © Filippos Protogeridis 🏘
  • 13. 3. Master Time & Distractions Optimize your time management and productivity, and eliminate all distractions ⏱ © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 14. Time Block Headphones Hide your Phone “Do not Disturb” mode Music or Background Noise 01 02 03 04 05 © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 15. 4. Prioritize Prioritizing Plan your tasks for the day first thing in the morning. Know your limitations, don’t try and finish everything in one day 🖋 © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 16. 5. Embrace the Routine Don’t be afraid of the routine. Keep some parameters consistent everyday (Location, Time, Work Pattern) to maintain stability ⏰ © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 17. Don’t fall into the trap of staying idle outisde the office environment. Set your own milestones and goals, get out of your comfort zone © Filippos Protogeridis 6. Challenge Yourself
  • 18. 7. Take Accounting Seriously Don’t try to avoid the Taxman. Invest in the best accountant you can, learn accounting basics, be fully aware of your accounts © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 19.
  • 20. Accounting is Essential © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 21. 8. Excel at Presenting Become great at presenting your work in your Portfolio, in Proposals or Presentations © Filippos Protogeridis 😎
  • 22. 9. Focus on the Longterm game Rather than panic-signing clients, focus on 2-3 key accounts that you can keep in the long run © Filippos Protogeridis 🤝
  • 23. 10. Don’t panick-quit your job Start it on the side. Don’t just quit your day job and expect it to run smoothly. It takes time and patience © Filippos Protogeridis 🤬
  • 24. We are living one of the biggest revolutions in the work environment R E M O T E W O R K I N G © Filippos Protogeridis
  • 26. Thank you. Filippos Protogeridis Product Designer, Director at IMRSV M. W. T. hello@protogeridis.com protogeridis.com @protogeridis © Filippos Protogeridis