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Grip: The Art of Working Smart (and getting to That Matters Most)

Call no.

: 650.1/PAS

Author

: RICK PASTOOR

Contributor

: Fairul Azli Bin Banchit

Summary

he book with the title ‘Grip’ by Rick Pastoor is a practical and actionable guide to improving everyday productivity, focusing on four key elements:
Calendar: The book emphasizes making your calendar the most important part of your productivity system. It suggests putting all meetings, travel, preparation, and essential daily activities on the calendar. The idea is to treat your calendar as something solid and finite, tracking your most valuable resource—time.
To-Do List: The book encourages you to stop storing tasks in your head and to use a to-do list instead. By translating priorities into specific tasks, you can ensure that you're working on what truly matters. The book provides a six-step process to build an effective to-do list.
Email: Pastoor suggests taking charge of your mailbox. The book recommends using time blocking for email processing, and allocating specific slots for this task each day. It also advocates simplifying email organization by using a single archive folder and provides a practical guide for handling emails efficiently.
Friday Recap: The book underscores the importance of a weekly routine, the Friday Recap. This involves dedicating 30 minutes to update your calendar and clean up your to-do list. It's a time to review the past week, plan for the upcoming week, and reflect on accomplishments and key learnings.
"Grip" offers practical advice on improving productivity in these four key areas, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their daily efficiency and time management.