When you have the opportunity to ask some of the most interesting people in the world about their lives, sometimes the most fascinating answers come from the simplest questions. The Thrive Questionnaire is an ongoing series that gives an intimate look inside the lives of some of the world’s most successful people.

Thrive Global: What’s the first thing you do when you get out of bed?
Nikita Kahn: Take my dogs out.

TG: What gives you energy?
NK: Working out.

TG: What’s your secret life hack?
NK: Whatever happens happens for the best.

TG: Tell us about your relationship with your phone. Does it sleep with you?
NK: I put it away when I go to bed.

TG: How do you deal with email?
NK: I dedicate a time once or twice a day to answer my emails. I try not to check my emails every five minutes unless I am expecting an important email.

TG: You unexpectedly find 15 minutes in your day, what do you do with it?
NK: I will try to organize my office.

TG: When was the last time you felt burned out?
NK: One month ago.

TG: Share a quote that gives you strength when times are tough.
NK: Do it because they said you could not.

Originally published at medium.com