High Performance Habits

For two decades, Brendon Burchard has been trying to answer a handful of questions about achievement. Why do some people and teams get results sooner than others, and keep getting them over the long haul? Among those who do succeed, why are some worn down and unhappy while others stay upbeat along the way? And what drives people to chase higher levels of success to begin with, and which practices help them improve the most?

High Performance Habits is his answer. He argues that anyone, whatever their age, job, strengths or personality, can build the routines that lead to lasting success and well-being. He boils them down to six: seeking clarity, generating energy, raising necessity, increasing productivity, developing influence and demonstrating courage.

Each habit gets its own treatment, built from short illustrative stories, current research, reflective exercises and daily practices a reader can start using straight away. Clarity is about knowing your goals and vision and staying true to your purpose. Energy is about keeping your drive up when things get hard. Productivity is about using time well so more gets done in less of it. Influence covers the mindset and skills for leading others and building strong relationships, and courage is about acting boldly and pushing through obstacles.

The book draws on research in psychology, mindfulness and self-discipline. It is aimed at readers who want to accomplish more, lead better, pick up skills faster, or feel more confident and joyful in their work and life.