Remote routes: working under the northern lights

Before flying into Rovaniemi, every local warned me about the cold. What they didn’t mention was the stillness. There’s a unique focus that comes with working when the sun rises for only a few hours. My days followed a simple cadence: sunrise planning, mid-day execution, twilight reflection.

Stability mattered more than speed. I carried two modems, synced files locally, and scheduled team calls during overlap hours. The biggest revelation? Creative thinking happens faster when your backdrop is a snow-covered forest instead of another coworking lounge.

Adventure isn’t the opposite of productivity; it’s the context that unlocks strategic thought. If your team trusts you, try a sprint from the edge of the Arctic Circle. Bring layers.