Generating Energy

Last but not least, high performers also focus on service, and working on behalf of other people, in order to give back to them. This provides them with purpose, motivation, and meaning. "Who needs me?" and "What are...

To maximize mental energy and positivity, take a few minutes each morning to go over what you look forward to the most each day such as:

1) Solving a challenge

2) Meeting a friend for dinner

3) Celebrating Valentine's Day with your other half.

Neu...

The Fifth Habit is the “Developing Influence”. High performers develop influence by teaching people how to think and challenging them to grow.

When you teach people how to think, it'll change their lives. They tend to ask people questions such as: "What...

High performance requires good habits and confidence. High performance has nothing to do with personality or natural abilities. Brendon Burchard looked at people from 190 different countries to see how they attain their goals.

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Another aspect of high performance is the development of strong confidence, which comes from consistent practice. As you master more and more difficult skills, your confidence rises continuously.

"Confidence is your belief in your ability to figure things out." Brendon Burchard

The fourth habit is “Increasing Productivity” which involves separating important work from unimportant tasks. Simply said, high performers, increase the outputs that matter. Email is a great example of unimportant work. People spend quite a fai...

As mentioned by Brendon, we have to constantly remind ourselves that "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing". High performers have clear and challenging goals and deadlines. They fight distraction, maintain focus and keep their energy up in order to mee...

Seeking Clarity is the first habit. It entails asking yourself tough questions like "What do I want to be remembered for?" and "What do I want to do with my life?" on a regular basis. Constantly asking these gives you a...

The third habit is “Raising Necessity”. Before every major activity, high performers raise their psychological necessity regarding why it is important for them to perform well. If two athletes are going to race, and one is wishing to win because he had enough practice, w...

Third, high performers know which skills to develop. This means that high performers approach their learning as specialists rather than generalists. They concentrate on a single, fundamental skill, devoting time to practicing it in an e...

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Just as important, they "honor the struggle." Higher performers see an opportunity for growth in each new challenge. They know that to reach the next level, they can’t avoid every uncomfortable change, but instead welcome changes with a smile.

If you want the courage to stay the course, ove...

Exercise is a regular, scheduled activity for high performers, and they do not make excuses to skip exercise (unless if they have a fracture like mine). To generate higher mental energy, high performers only focus on the positives in life. Their personal lives are just as difficult as everyone el...

The sixth and final habit is "Demonstrating Courage", which is an act of risk-taking. High performers still have fear and do realize that bold actions involve a higher risk of failing, otherwise they would not be considered bold actions. They opt to act despi...

Have you ever wondered why some people succeed more quickly than others? I do. In fact, these extraordinary people aren't born this way. Instead, according to Brendon, they relied on these 6 different habits:

1) Seek Clarity

2) Generate Energy

In addition to their own desires, high performers have an "outside commitment" that motivates them to work more. To raise necessity, always know whom you're doing it for. Ask yourself, out loud, "Who needs me to be on my A-game right...