Have you ever wondered how so many achieve the best? More often than not, their success is largely due to ingenuity, strategic habits have developed over time.

As part of my job, I meet hundreds of people every month – many of them founders, CEOs and other very successful people. During these meetings, I understand what habits have helped them become high performers and successful entrepreneurs. Here are the nine most common productivity tips from the most successful people I've met.

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