The BEST way to work remotely.

Have you heard about X4X? It's the best way to do remote work to stay fulfilled, productive, creative AND regain your work-life balance.
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I have tried all types of work schedules, from hourly based like nine to five (9 to 5) all the way to X4X, both while working remotely and from an office. After years of experimenting I found out that X4X work style yields the best possible results, but it may be difficult to convince your employer to switch to it. Instead, you can ease them into that style using a couple of other methods I mention in the video like 4-2-4 and 4-4-4 , or something in between. Remote work is here to stay, but that doesn't mean you have to sit in a Zoom meeting for 8 hours each day like a drone. You can enjoy life, travel and have fun while working remotely and being very productive - even getting a promotion.
It's all about the right mindset, the right approach, and understanding how your brain works.
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[@SkArifHossain]

Love the x4x model, would you share some more tips like this! And once again, a great life hacks lesson in terms of productivity 😊

[@MalewiczHype]

That’s exactly my plan - with this video I scratched the surface and there’s a lot more to explore on remote work, digital nomad lifestyle and productivity on the go :)

[@RemoteWorkMusic]

Thanks for this great video. Managing breaks is one of the most underrated "skill", not only for remote workers but for people at office as well. It is a great suggestion to organize 2 or 4-hour breaks, and it is definitely what everybody should do if possible. However, it sounds wise not to forget to take very short breaks (10 minutes max) especially during work sessions lasting more than 3 hours.

[@Mizko]

That kick flip was on point

[@MalewiczHype]

Thanks! (it was a heelflip! ;-)

[@emmm_4465]

I've just accepted a remote first job and I'm really excited, this is excellent advice and I hope to apply it soon ☺️

[@MalewiczHype]

You can do it! Congrats on the job! :)

[@natalie-taylor]

Being a freelancer, I LOVE this freedom and it works for me as I enjoy breaking up all my duties thru the day. I don't have an attention span that allows for endless focus, haha 🤪. My hubby on the other hand is the exact opposite and doesn't want to be bothered AT ALL once he sits down to his development projects. He gets completely sucked into them and needs the solid focus. He'll break for lunch w/some outside exercise time and then he's back to programming. So I guess he is closer to the 4-2-4 method. Good stuff & thx for sharing ur thoughts. More pls :)

[@MalewiczHype]

Thanks! Yeah it's a lot easier for designers, marketers and others who can creatively stretch time. For developers it's next to impossible sadly, but they do get benefits from 4-2-4 or 4-4-4, and in some rare cases they can work a little bit faster than average and regain more of the day. I want to definitely talk more about these things this year :)

[@lauraoechel4856]

Yes, please more about the remote work :-) I started out in my new UX job onboarding in Germany for the last 3 months but I’m free now from June to work remote from Portugal for them. I’m excited to learn more what your tips would be, when there are meetings with stakeholders coming (which we often have over in the company) or how to stay present as possible with other UX tasks when remote. Thanks for the valuable content as always! 😊

[@MalewiczHype]

Awesome to hear! Portugal is great for surfing! I'll share some more on this and how I handle meetings as that was requested quite often too. Congrats on the new job and the ability to work remotely in the sunny Portugal! :)

[@lauraoechel4856]

@@MalewiczHype Thank you so much! 😃🙏 Yes its great, I made the Ironhack in UX/UI in Lisbon and super happy to return with a remote role soon. I learned a lot more from your videos btw, as I watched many accompanying while I started in my junior role 😊

[@kaypersephone4806]

This was a great break down. I’d love more content on remote work please and thank you!

[@MalewiczHype]

You got it!

[@dominiccontreras069]

Love these work models! Was actually doing X-4-X for a while now without knowing about it 😁 P.S. Also like the incorporation of Neubrutalism in this video 💯

[@MalewiczHype]

Awesome! And how is x-4-x treating you? Feeling more productive?

[@dominiccontreras069]

@@MalewiczHype Definitely more productive! Not to mention more time on my personal life. Need to switch it to 4-2-4 in the office though. Only using X-4-X when working from home. Thank you for sharing these awesome work models in your video 🙂

[@MalewiczHype]

Happy to share! I want to talk more about that side of the industry, as everyone just focuses on Figma tutorials ;)

[@SpicyBiCutiePie]

I look forward to being as smart and wholesome as Michal as I continue in my Design career. Thanks for the inspiration, Mr. Malewicz :)

[@MalewiczHype]

Oh I’m by no means smart, all my learnings are from my countless failures - often repeated ones. Took me a loooong time to be happy 😃 but now I want everyone here to be as well 🙌

[@SpicyBiCutiePie]

@@MalewiczHype life smart is what I meant :) Still can't believe when you said you started off as not good in design. When I look at everything you have in Twitter, LinkedIn, here on KZbin everything is beautiful! Thank you for sharing what you know 🙌

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you, it really makes me happy to read nice comments like that :)

[@yojanselcuevas9829]

I know some people that work from home and after work they stay at home doing nothing and I tell them to go outside to take fresh air and do some activities so they can compensate their bodies but it’s understandable they get mental tiredness. We have to do our best to do some activists even if it’s not necessary to go out. That’s why I’m telling myself to stay productive the day I start to work from home

[@MalewiczHype]

Yes, that is becoming the norm now and sitting 8h in front if the computer at work and then 8h in front of the tv is a recipe for depression. That’s why it’s important to mix it up, enjoy nature (even a city park) and move :)

[@camilayamada1915]

I love this advice! I'm actually stuck on the 8h loop and feeling awful at the end of the day as you described.

[@MalewiczHype]

Definitely worth exploring a change, even with that longer break in the middle of the day!

[@camilayamada1915]

@@MalewiczHype I will definitely give it a go.

[@MalewiczHype]

Let me know how it works for you :)

[@seunadebambo7588]

Hello Mr malewicz great video, you might not remember me but I commented on one of your video about the Google UX course and how I was battling with procrastination and you gave some of your advice on this. I just want to say thank you so much for your advice and I'm currently in the fifth course of the program.

[@MalewiczHype]

Awesome! I’m proud of your progress! keep going and you’ll accomplish great things 🙌

[@wareswaricz6948]

Thanks for this. It will really help many people. I have been following you on Twitter and KZbin for a while now. I really love everything about you. Hope to meet you one day.

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you for the support! I truly appreciate it :)

[@aots3scenes853]

Relaxing at 30 years old and then when you 60 wait your 300$ pension, because when it was time to hustle you watched Netflix and relaxed! “Pay the price today so you can pay any price in the future” Hustle and work hard guys every day and don’t waste time on Netflix.

[@MalewiczHype]

Yes that is a valid point, but the goal here is not to accomplish less, to the contrary, I'm saying that with these methods you can accomplish more in less time and build a future for yourself :) Netflix and other distractors definitely stand in the way of success.

[@olanowacka]

As always you present cool and well thought insight on the topic! Thank you! Btw awesome vid editinig 🎉

[@olanowacka]

Defo interested in more vids regarding this topic!

[@MalewiczHype]

I appreciate that! I'm still slowly getting to a video quality that I'd be proud of - but these topics are definitely more up my alley right now - so I want to cover more of them :)

[@swiftismymum4544]

I love this video ❤

[@MalewiczHype]

Thanks! :)

[@powderpov]

Thanks for the insightful content Michal!

[@MalewiczHype]

Always! I’m having fun and I want others to live that happy life too. 🙌

[@letmesay2035]

jestes mega inspiracja

[@MalewiczHype]

Oj tam oj tam ;)

[@ezebado]

Hey Malewicz, thank you for the video it’s very interesting. What time normally you start to work?

[@MalewiczHype]

Thanks! That depends. I try to never have true deadlines or start times - I always do my morning routine first, and sometimes a run or some other form of exercise after that and only then I start working. Most often I wake up at 6-7 and are ready to work at around 9. Then work until 12 and have a long break :-)

[@ezebado]

@@MalewiczHype Thank you for replied me :) I will keep it in mind this in case in the future I have my company ;)

[@bydanromero]

Thumbs up for that sweet heelflip, broooo!!!

[@MalewiczHype]

Thanks!! Skateboarding is one of my favorite things to do, although I'm very inconsistent at it, each landed one is about 30 failed tries. That's why I like it, because it's hard and that makes a success more rewarding ;)

[@Figurum]

Oh wow! Is that your whippet? I have a whippet too 🤜🤛

[@MalewiczHype]

he’s an Italian Greyhound, name’s Morty (oh geez 😂) he travels with us 👌

[@lobz]

The x4x model sounds great but how do you manage meetings? Do you have your meetings outside? What if you’re needed for something urgent?

[@MalewiczHype]

I want to make another video just on that - I generally don't do meetings (with small exceptions) and this year I'm even making it a rule when a client wants regular meetings I charge more. The short story is this: I only do calls/meets with new clients, and I always set them up during a time that I know I will be working. In some rare cases I call in from the beach - no problem with that, let them be jealous in their AC'd office ;) But yeah meetings are my arch-nemezis and I will be fighting them on this channel often :)

[@njengathegeek]

Still the best insight, as usual

[@MalewiczHype]

Thank you! I hope to explore this a lot more this year.

[@wakinginfinity]

Love it, but there’s a difficult truth about value: Many companies are not (really) based on value. Bosses, directors, and leaders are stuck in an industrial-age mindset where it’s about productivity, endless to-do lists, and the optics of consistent effort. A lot of “leaders“ have bullshit jobs that require a command and control attitude. They’ve spent years refining a position that looks relevant/important but it’s mostly about creating and selling artificial needs. Creative professionals who have the talent to add true value are usually blocked by these leaders (in one way or another). If we want a work revolution that’s sustainable, we need to eliminate these positions. Unfortunately, that would only put a large percentage of people out of work. I can’t count the number of people around me whose positions make no sense to me whatsoever. Very nice, intelligent people but their skill set, if they ever had one, has completely atrophied from years of pretending. They get in our way with meetings, pointless questions, and challenges that slow the team down with little to no benefit. To those who would say we just need better leaders, I’ve tested that theory, too. In almost every situation, when the leadership is absent the productivity increases manyfold. I wish designers could have a list of honest companies who are genuinely focused on value.

[@MalewiczHype]

Wow love this comment! I've also noticed that uselessness of positions in big orgs and I see it all the time. Countless meetings that could've been a bullet list, but they're there to show these people "do something" - i.e. talk on the meeting and they can't fathom a different work model. Luckily it is changing and more and more companies are switching. Besides, for all young people just starting out I recommend an 8 hour work day at the office (not remotely) for the first 2-3 years and then having 2-3 years real work experience finding a better job with flexible hours shouldn't be a problem. It's all about changing the mindset - one little video at a time. Who knows maybe some old-fashioned CEO's will see it and think about some changes ;)

[@wakinginfinity]

@@MalewiczHype keep up the good work!

[@nikhilpandeydigital]

Thanks for the advice, I also think remote job is not for freshers , it is for experienced people.

[@Shako]

Hey thanks for great content. I wanted to ask something hope it's right place. Som I'm almost 31 years old and start to study UX from google and from your channel. I absolutely love doing it and I have actually some experiences doing graphic design and building websites in Wix but never actually thought i would be UX designer. I was cook and was doing Design jobs as side hustle and hobby. I decided to make it my primary job and want to study it and work in industry. The biggest thing that effects my motivation is my age. Do you think it's late to start your career in 30s? I mean i know it's never to late and stuff but i have this weird thought that companies prefer young designers when it's about hiring junior designer who is just starting UX. I would be happy to hear what you think

[@MalewiczHype]

I started my "career" at 17, but then I had a pretty long break to do other stuff, so I actualyl resumed treating design seriously 10 years ago, exactly when I turned 30. It's not too late definitely and if you like doing it then definitely do it :)

[@Shako]

@@MalewiczHype thank you, it means alot. And thanks for great content again ✌

[@Shivendragurung]

Sir! Hire me! X4X!!! HERE I COME! You are my boss from today! You said to leave my 9 to 5 ! I'm ready! Please hire me! 🤗

[@Shivendragurung]

Just so you know it's just a joke! Anyway love the videos! My UI skills have boomed and zapped after landing on your channel ! I even started coding on my own for a year now.. But I don't think I should be doing that as a designer ! Anyway love you man!

[@MalewiczHype]

You're hired! Ahhh it was a joke, then I take it back ;-) Glad to hear you're expanding your skills, keep in mind that for the first few years 9-5 may be the best option, as is working from an office - so you can learn the most and then explore other work styles :)

[@Shivendragurung]

@@MalewiczHype my boss may be someone else but I'll always consider you one as the same .. and with utmost respect because you have taught me alot that has actually helped me become better at what I love and Kudos to you for that ! thanks for the no bs teachings ! love it !!❤

[@MalewiczHype]

Great to hear, comments like these make me happy that I started this journey 2 years ago :)

[@Norfeldt]

Sounds like a super good approach 👍 (if you do not have kids)

[@MalewiczHype]

My friend has two kids, and they all travelled through Asia for years - some online schooling I guess but everyone was really happy

[@Norfeldt]

Guess you can also move some work to when the kids are sleeping.

[@MalewiczHype]

Likely, I currently don't have these kinds of thoughts, although who knows what the future holds ;)

[@sqlim85]

My wife would give up her right hand (or mine) for this kind of lifestyle. We have this options, but I have work in the studio and it would not support my life in Spain for example. And i can't afford a laptop right now;p

[@MalewiczHype]

Well, small steps then - but life in Spain is surprisingly low-cost with the current Polish prices - most of the food costs exactly the same as here.

[@davefischer2344]

2:48 exactly how I work, much more productive and less stressed.

[@MalewiczHype]

Perfect!

[@davefischer2344]

@@MalewiczHype yeah I think the 9-5 in person concept is actually quite ridiculous, antiquated, depressing, unproductive, and too stressful. You aren’t productive for those hours anyway. You should be able to do most of your work in the morning, be as productive as humanly possible (remotely.) Not have to deal with stupid traffic, and getting home at abysmal hours so that to you lose sleep and are in turn “less productive.” Companies need to get this through their head, or they’ll just lose workers and go under. 100% on them since they have make all decisions….🤦🏻‍♂️

[@r3dp1ll]

Hi Mike, I purchased your UI course (#1) and your UX book. I would like to join the discord your created a while a ago. Could you provide me with an invite ? I don't have Twitter ... Thanks 🙏🏽

[@MalewiczHype]

Email me for the invite then, there's an email somewhere in the about section of this YT ;)

[@r3dp1ll]

​@@MalewiczHype Oops actually it's a Slack. Just sent my email. Merci !

[@_seibyo_]

How to get a job at your design agency?

[@MalewiczHype]

We currently don’t have any openings, but when we do I post on Twitter :)

[@_seibyo_]

@@MalewiczHype I already follow you on twitter. Working with someone like you would be soo meaningful and fun . I am not really sure if i am good enough, but surely going to try whenever the opening comes up

[@TheTechCareerMentor]

Nice

[@MalewiczHype]

That was my goal, so now I'm sharing how I got there :)

[@blackrose6417]

First ❤️

[@MalewiczHype]

Second!

[@Beaut1fulC]

This is very interesting! Thanks for your content and sharp delivery...do you have an email address?