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Reflection, closing chapters and new beginnings
Hi friend,
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Rick Pastoor
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A system you know and trust
Fall is here, time for a reset.
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Rick Pastoor
Winding down 2022 with your own YearPlanDay
Each year in that quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s, I set aside some time to reflect on my year and make plans for the year to come. Here's…
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Rick Pastoor
Roland will help you get the salary you deserve
A special guest who wrote a new book packed with actionable advice to earn more
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Roland Grootenboer
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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The Rise Public Beta is here
If you like GRIP, you're going to love Rise
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A few questions on the software you use at work
Hi! Most of you are from Europe.
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Want to help me test something new?
The next chapter for Rise
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Rick Pastoor
Forget being efficient. Here’s how to be more effective
Stop looking for a magic productivity pill and do this instead
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Rick Pastoor
Killing the standup
Ditch the daily standup meeting and update each other asynchronously instead
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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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What really matters
“Hard times are coming. Don’t lose sight of what you care about.“
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Rick Pastoor
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