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Things you can do today that will help you out tomorrow
I’m sure a lot is being asked of you right now. And I rarely meet people who say they have no problem whatsoever handling everything on their plate. Bu…
Rick Pastoor
Mar 1
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Indistractable!
I read through the full manuscript for the English version of my book GRIP and it’s come together really well! Erica Moore and Elizabeth Manton (who bo…
Rick Pastoor
Feb 22
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Tips for apps that help you read, take notes, and give talks
Today I’ve got some software tips for you. These are apps that help you retain more of what you read, take better notes, and give memorable presentatio…
Rick Pastoor
Feb 15
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Rethinking your evenings
Hi, Looking back over 2020, I wasn’t happy with two things: 1) My daily routine and 2) How I let myself keep getting sucked in by the news. That’s unde…
Rick Pastoor
Feb 8
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That flash of inspiration vs. your steady calendar
Hi there, Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur and investor. You might know him from his one-liners on Twitter, which always get me fired up. I just finis…
Rick Pastoor
Feb 1
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Overcoming everyday obstacles
Everyone runs into obstacles – all those things that stand in our way as we try to get done what we want to get done. Sometimes sheer willpower’s enoug…
Rick Pastoor
Jan 25
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The old I-want-to-do-it-but-I-won’t dilemma (and a way out)
I’m obsessed with why we do what we do. And why we’re so good at not doing what we need to be doing. What makes doing what’s best for us so hard?
Rick Pastoor
Jan 18
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Wanted: sustained motivation
Hi there, Today’s issue is one I first sent out last June, during the George Floyd protests. Kept thinking about it as I worked to salvage my focus ami…
Rick Pastoor
Jan 11
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Here’s how to say no. And start out the year on your own terms
One of the things I hear a lot: “I’d love to be able to manage my time better each day, but it’s hard to stick to my plan.” Sometimes that’s due to a l…
Rick Pastoor
Jan 4
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Looking back on your year and making plans for 2021
As promised, I’m going to walk you through one of my favorite end-of-year rituals: the YearPlanDay. Each year between Christmas and New Year’s, I enjoy…
Rick Pastoor
Dec 28, 2020
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You can always come up with a reason
Hi, What. A. Year. Less than two weeks to go and we’ve made it through 2020. Even in less eventful times, I love to take stock of my year and look ahea…
Rick Pastoor
Dec 21, 2020
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Need a day off from the Rick rules?
Hi! Some time back, I ran into a big GRIP fan. She said she loved my method for getting things done and getting around to what matters. But she also sa…
Rick Pastoor
Dec 14, 2020
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