"More confidence in self-direction" - that is a great lesson to be learned, and one everyone on my team can do. We are one of many international startups that began as a remote team - from Hong Kong to Paris to Amsterdam to London - and we built a tool around the lessons learned from that. Technology empowers us to work from almost anywhere, and at any time. Whose life fits into 9 - 5, Monday to Friday, anyway? Very few. Do you have a preferred tool or set of tools that you use? Would you consider a teamwork tool like Twoodo for getting things done easier? We'd love your feedback if you have the time to check us out! http://bit.ly/1fFZ3Xn