Ask Before Firing: Create A Pre Shoot Checklist

Get ready mentally before you take a picture

Russ Burden

Updated July 27, 2016

Athletes do it before a big game, CEO’s do it before giving important presentations, stunt men pre-visualize their actions, and surgeons do it before making an incision.

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Originally Published February 8, 2016

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