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Rick Pastoor

September 2023

The Rise Public Beta is here
If you like GRIP, you're going to love Rise
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February 2023

Goodbye (at least for now)
Sometimes you have to cut out some good stuff to make room for the next big thing
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Too many thankless jobs? Here’s how to negotiate who does what
Once people can count on you, you’ll likely be entrusted with all kinds of tasks. How can you have more of a say in what you do (and what you don’t)
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Rick Pastoor
Getting feedback on your work
It’s almost always a little scary and puts more work on your plate. But feedback gets easier if you ask for it early and often. Here’s how
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Rick Pastoor

January 2023

Fitting your goals into your daily life
Want to make your goals and dreams happen? Get them into your daily life, embedded in day-to-day activities
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Rick Pastoor
Don’t get me wrong, but you’re not always right
If you never change your mind, there’s a chance you’re brilliant and always right. But there’s a more likely scenario
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Rick Pastoor
It’s not too late for a quick YearPlanDay
Plus other things you can do this week that will help you out all year
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Here’s how to say no. And start out the year on your own terms
When you fail to say no, you’re letting other people decide how you spend your time. Saying no gets easier—everything does—when you take your own plans…
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Rick Pastoor
These are the year’s top 5 issues
Today I’m sharing the top 5 posts from 2022, to help get your 2023 off to a good start
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Rick Pastoor

December 2022

Table topics for the holidays
Some questions for you to think about on your own or enjoy talking about with friends and family
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Rick Pastoor
Looking back on your year and making plans for 2023
Each year in December, I enjoy reflecting on the year and looking ahead to the next. Join me! Here's everything you need to hold your own YearPlanDay
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Rick Pastoor
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