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NINE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF “EACH DAY, INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE FIGURE OUT THE ONE THING THEY NEED TO ACCOMPLISH THAT DAY AND FOCUS THEIR EFFORTS ON IT.“ all mentally and need to regenerate constantly. They use relaxation techniques, naps, and meditation to make sure they have plenty of thinking power available whenever it’s required. 8. IS THIS GOOD FOR MY BODY? Physical complications can draw focus and energy from important efforts. Incredibly successful people know they need their bodies in good condition to stay actively engaged in their pursuits. They commit to a healthy life and self- correct when things get out of whack. 9. DID I MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD TODAY? Accomplishment without generosity and gratitude is hollow and sad. Incredibly successful people feel successful only when others share in the joy and credit of accomplishment. + BY: KEVIN DAUM, AUTHOR OF ROAR! Kevin Daum is the best selling author of Video Marketing for Dummies and ROAR! Get Heard in the Sales and Marketing Jungle; and columnist for Inc.com and Contributing Editor at Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Mr. Daum is an Inc. 500 CEO, with more than $1 billion in sales record, who grew his online audience from 50,000 followers to more than 800,000 in less than 18 months. 31