Understand who you are, what you truly want in life, and why it matters. High performers set clear intentions and define meaningful goals, which guides every decision they make.

SEEK CLARITY

Work smarter by prioritizing tasks,Focus on what truly matters. High performers prioritize high-impact tasks, streamline their routines, and consistently execute plans, ensuring progress even when challenges arise.

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

Build strong, authentic relationships and communicate effectively. Inspire and empower others by showing genuine care and communicating clearly, as this will create a significant impact. Actively listen to inspire those around you. High performers uplift their teams, foster trust, and drive collective success.

DEVELOP INFLUENCE

High performers embrace lifelong learning by staying curious, seeking feedback, and remaining open to new ideas. By adopting a growth mindset, they view setbacks as opportunities for improvement, continuously evolving and staying ahead.

EMBRACE CONTINUOUS LEARNING

Recognize that high performance isn't just about hard work—it's about balance. By scheduling downtime, managing stress, and prioritizing physical health, you build resilience and ensure long-term effectiveness.

PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE

<ul><li>Cultivate both physical and mental vitality. By taking care of your health, managing stress, and maintaining enthusiasm, you build the stamina needed for sustained high performance.</li><li>Prioritize health through exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Cultivate positivity and mindfulness to maintain mental stamina and avoid burnout.</li></ul>

GENERATE ENERGY

Build daily habits that align with your goals. Consistent routines—whether morning rituals or reflective practices—provide the structure and discipline needed for lasting success.

BUILD POSITIVE ROUTINES

When your actions align with your core values, your work and daily habits become part of a bigger mission. This connection fuels motivation and brings greater satisfaction to your high-performance journey.

LIVE WITH PURPOSE

Connect your actions to a profound sense of purpose or necessity. Tie your goals to identity, legacy, or responsibility to fuel motivation and accountability. Why must you achieve this?<ul><li>Create an internal sense of obligation. When you view your goals as non-negotiable—linked to your identity and values—you’re more driven to push through obstacles.</li></ul>

RAISE NECESSITY

Courage means stepping out of your comfort zone, taking calculated risks, and speaking up for what matters. True bravery grows by consistently acting despite fear – it’s about moving forward even when faced with uncertainty. High performers embrace challenges, stand by their beliefs, and drive progress through purposeful action.

DEMONSTRATE COURAGE

"Personal power is directly tied to personal responsibility, which most people avoid.

Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Habits outlines six key habits—clarity, energy, necessity, productivity, influence, and courage—essential for sustained success, personal growth, and peak performance in work and life.

THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY. Twenty years ago, author Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions: 1. Why do some individuals and teams succeed more quickly than others and sustain that success over the long term? 2. Of those who pull it off, why are some miserable and others consistently happy on their journey? 3. What motivates people to reach for higher levels of success in the first place, and what practices help them improve the most After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s leading high performance coach, Burchard found the answers. It turns out that just six deliberate habits give you the edge. Anyone can practice these habits and, when they do, extraordinary things happen in their lives, relationships, and careers. Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and vibrant well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. The art and science of how to do all this is what this book is about. Whether you want to get more done, lead others better, develop skill faster, or dramatically increase your sense of joy and confidence, the habits in this book will help you achieve it faster. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now. If you’ve ever wanted a science-backed, heart-centered plan to living a better quality of life, it’s in your hands. Best of all, you can measure your progress. A link to a free professional assessment is included in the book.

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