Years ago I mocked an intern for thinking his choice of neighbors would influence his career. If he’s reading this, I’d like to offer my apology. I can easily see that where you live might influence the energy you put into your career. If you live near optimistic winners, those qualities are sure to rub off to some extent. And I advise you to consider this fact a primary tool for programming your moist-robot self. The programming interface is your location. To change yourself, part of the solution might involve spending more time with the people who represent the change you seek. - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams

I know you want to work remotely but be mindful that your environment does play a key role ( especially early in your career ). Surround yourself with people who are better than you. Figure out opportunities to work with your heroes. You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.