How This Tech Founder Runs 4 Companies As a Digital Nomad Flashcards
Digital Nomad
noun
A person who earns a living online in various locations of their choosing
* He hopes to be a digital nomad someday soon.
* Technology and the pandemic has created many digital nomads.
Minimalist
noun / adjective
A person who believes in owning only the most necessary things
* I’m trying to be a minimalist in my lifestyle.
* If you don’t have a family it is much easier to be a minimalist.
Turn away
(from something)
phrasal verb
To reject something
* More and more young people are turning away from permanent employment.
* He turned away from eating animal products.
Niche
noun
A specialized segment of a market that caters to a small, specific group
* Our company specializes in a niche market of gamers.
* This new initiative targets a niche audience interested in sustainable fashion.
Novel
adjective
New & original
* He had some novel ideas on how to overcome these issues.
* We need a novel ad campaign to get noticed.
Straightforward
adjective
Simple / easy to understand
* Thank you for your very straightforward explanation.
* This is quite simple and straightforward.
Cognitive drag
noun
Something that slows down your performance
* I work on only one laptop to reduce my cognitive drag.
* Steve Jobs was famous for wearing only black turtlenecks to reduce his cognitive drag.
Clutter
noun
A lot of things that are untidy
* There is a lot of clutter on her desk always.
* Marie Kondo teaches people how to reduce the clutter in their lives.
Utility
noun
The usefulness of something
* This software has no more utility for us.
* I am doubtful about the utility of getting a new office.
Team morale
noun
Optimism & excitement within a group of co-workers
* We have some team building exercises to improve team morale.
* They hope that working remotely will not damage their team morale.
Downtown
noun
The main commercial area of a city
* Real estate prices downtown are increasing due to the demand for more office space.
* We’re planning to open a new retail store downtown.
Movement
noun
A group of people with a shared philosophy who want to enact change in society
* There’s a growing movement towards sustainability in the corporate world.
* There’s a movement within the financial sector to embrace blockchain technology.
Extreme
adjective
Very intense or far beyond the usual limits
* The company faced extreme challenges during the economic downturn.
* The new product design features an extreme level of innovation compared to competitors.
Journey
noun
An ongoing process of personal growth and change over time
* Starting a new fitness routine can be a challenging but rewarding journey.
* Our company is committed to guiding employees on their career development journey.
Given
preposition
Considering / taking into account
* Given the current market conditions, we need to adjust our strategy.
* The team performed well, given the tight deadlines and limited resources.
Toiletries
noun
Personal care items used for hygiene
* Our hotel provides complimentary toiletries to guests.
* The new contract will cover the supply of toiletries for all company-owned facilities.
Mechanism
noun
A system or process designed to achieve a specific purpose
* We have a mechanism in place for tracking project progress.
* The company implemented a new feedback mechanism to gather employee insights.
Build rapport
verb - noun
To establish a trusting relationship with someone through effective communication
* The sales team focuses on building rapport with potential customers.
* Effective leaders should build rapport with their team members.
Route
noun
A chosen method or path for achieving something
* We plan to explore new routes for expanding our market presence.
* The team is considering alternative routes for product development.
