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NINE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
3. WILL THIS APPROACH HELP ME
ACHIEVE MY LONG-TERM GOALS?
Shortsightedness can keep you chasing
dreams until the day you die. Incredibly
successful people want to achieve, not
just dream, so they spend time deciding
on a preferred future and set a plan to
attain it. They can then easily assess
the day’s opportunities against the goal
and the plan.
4. HOW CAN I BE MORE EFFECTIVE?
There are many blocks to productivity.
The biggest one is complacency.
Incredibly successful people always
want to be more effective learners,
thinkers, communicators, and
leaders. They are focused on constant
improvement. They leave “good
enough” for everyone else.
5. HOW CAN I MAKE THIS FUN?
It may not be possible to make
everything fun, but nearly everything
has the possibility of being fun for
someone. And nearly everyone, given
the choice, would like to have fun with
what they do. Incredibly successful
people always look for the fun in the
day. They know how to smile and laugh
and want to get the most from life each
and every day.
6. WHO ELSE CAN HANDLE THIS?
Major successes never happen in a
vacuum. There are always dedicated
and passionate people involved. They
work as a team to support the vision.
Incredibly successful people cultivate
these teams and delegate tasks so
that everyone is focused on his or her
highest and best use.
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. +
7. HOW WILL I REST MY BRAIN
TODAY?
Physical work can be taxing, but
hard brain work also takes its toll in
physical, mental, and emotional ways.
Incredibly successful people give their
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
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AUTHOR OF ROAR!
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