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My tips:
Take a duffel of clothes and other "consumable supplies" in to work once a week and "restock" when driving in. Keep a second set of toiletries and shoes at work. Minimize what you carry back and forth. (This lets you keep work at work.)
Keep a collection of "riding food" at work so that you can take some with you for the ride home.
Also keep a small collection of parts and tools at the office and at home. Keep spare tubes and a spare tire if you can. Have spare lights and batteries available at work. Things will go wrong, and it will hamper your ability to get home if not prepared. You'll also be less apt to ride if the bike is broken.
You probably do, but have enough tools on the bike for roadside repairs if something goes wrong.
Plan ahead for a couple of "bail-out" points along your route where you can make repairs, get assistance, or wait comfortably for a ride home if needed. Make sure others know your route just in case.
If a shower isn't available, a wash cloth soaked with warm water and some rubbing alcohol does a good job of getting the stink off.
Visibility and vigilance will be key for the ride; make sure others see you, and get out of their way if they don't.
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