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21. Walk while talking on the phone.
“Walking around the neighborhood while I’m on even the 
most important phone calls is key to energizing me and being 
a creative problem solver in the moment. I’m sure there’s some 
physiological science behind it (hence walking desks), but walking 
outside and talking is key to keeping me sane during the day. It 
also helps being in El Segundo and having plenty of parks and 
neighborhoods to stroll through.”
--Nick Alt, founder and CEO of VNYL, a premium music discovery 
service
22. Accept that one amazing thing will happen every day.
“When I wake up in the morning, I remind myself that no matter 
how impossible things seem, there’s going to be at least one really 
awesome and unexpected thing that’s going to happen that day. 
This really helps me get going, and 99 percent of the time, it turns 
out to be true.”
--Ilya Rosenberg, cofounder and CEO of Sensel, next generation 
touch technology allowing limitless open-source creative 
expression for makers and creators
23. Start your day with meditation.
“I’ve been meditating for a few years now, first thing after waking 
up each morning. It’s made a huge difference to me and to the 
people around me. Focusing on your breathing, just for 10 to 15 

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BODY.
minutes in the morning gets you into a mindset where you’re 
better able to step back from the thoughts and emotions that 
might cloud your thinking. Through mindfulness, you are able 
to approach situations with much more clarity to better focus on 
what’s really important and prioritize your time accordingly, both 
professionally and personally.”
--Johannes Quodt, cofounder and co-CEO of Koio, a luxury leather 
shoe brand