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The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive
by
Brendon Burchard (Goodreads Author)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. USA TODAY BESTSELLER. AMAZON BESTSELLER. #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL. #1 BARNES AND NOBLE.
On a dark and steamy Caribbean night, Brendon Burchard stood bleeding atop the crumpled hood of his wrecked car. That night he learned about mortality, discovering that at the end of our lives we will all ask, “Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter?” Since that fa...more
On a dark and steamy Caribbean night, Brendon Burchard stood bleeding atop the crumpled hood of his wrecked car. That night he learned about mortality, discovering that at the end of our lives we will all ask, “Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter?” Since that fa...more
Hardcover, 246 pages
Published
May 15th 2012
by Free Press
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Sep 18, 2012
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I prefer books with a more Christian perspective. He swears quite a bit. However, it fascinates me that Brendon had a spiritual encounter when he was in a serious car accident that so much is in line with how God interacts with us through nature, situations, and thought processes, that it makes me think that he is on a journey to the One True God, and this is all part of his search for The Truth. The Truth can't contradict itself after-all! In spite of the swearing and his beliefs contradicting...more
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The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive
In 'The Charge', Brendon Burchard, top motivational expert, asserts that even in a restless, overworked and sometimes mundane world, it is possible to live an extraordinary life. He identifies 10 drives that are the force behind our humanity and these drives include: the desire for greater control, congruence, competence, challenge, connection, creativity, contribution, caring, change and consciousness. Burchard proposes that by...more
In 'The Charge', Brendon Burchard, top motivational expert, asserts that even in a restless, overworked and sometimes mundane world, it is possible to live an extraordinary life. He identifies 10 drives that are the force behind our humanity and these drives include: the desire for greater control, congruence, competence, challenge, connection, creativity, contribution, caring, change and consciousness. Burchard proposes that by...more
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Wait.. I'm TOTALLY biased on this one! :) Can't wait to hear what y'all think!! Here's the preface of the book, just for my Goodreads friends:
Out There
The Charged Life, the truly lived life, is not a routine existence in some quaint, picturesque village of safety and certainty. No, the life worth living is out there, in the wooded wilds of the unknown, on the craggy battlefields that test our wits and wills in the daily fights with our own demons. It is found during the long onward slog through...more
Out There
The Charged Life, the truly lived life, is not a routine existence in some quaint, picturesque village of safety and certainty. No, the life worth living is out there, in the wooded wilds of the unknown, on the craggy battlefields that test our wits and wills in the daily fights with our own demons. It is found during the long onward slog through...more
Loved this book about the ten human drivers and how we can activate them. Tons of great, actionable advice and real-life examples, taken from Brendon's decade-plus of experience helping others reach their highest potential. His love for the subject matter and the amount of research he's done on the topics at hand is apparent on every page.
The only criticism I have is that the book is more of a wide overview, and while the reader is asked to identify different changes he or she can make in the f...more
The only criticism I have is that the book is more of a wide overview, and while the reader is asked to identify different changes he or she can make in the f...more
The Charge is a simple (though not easy) overview of the 10 "drives" that create the life we currently have and how they can be tweaked to bring us the life we want. While none of these drives or the theories that go with them are new (I think just about every self-help book on the planet has mentioned these in some form or another), the approach and framework that Burchard builds around these concepts is different from most other self help texts. He also gets "in your face" a little bit about s...more
While i do not consider myself to be an experienced book reviewer of sorts, especially so as this is my first book review, i am glad to say that this book is definitely worth a read.
Firstly, Brendon Burchard introduces the personality of someone with a 'charged life', which already includes pointers that everyone can use for their own lives (Can't recall them word for word, and i have lent the book to someone else). Subsequently, Brendon goes into depth for each charge, starting with a short ca...more
Firstly, Brendon Burchard introduces the personality of someone with a 'charged life', which already includes pointers that everyone can use for their own lives (Can't recall them word for word, and i have lent the book to someone else). Subsequently, Brendon goes into depth for each charge, starting with a short ca...more
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Jack Canfield says in his blurb, "There hasn't been a game-changing book on personal development in a long time." At first, I disagreed with him, then I thought he was right, now I'm undecided.
"The Charge" is about living a life to the fullest authentic expression of yourself and your unique contribution. It has chapters on 10 human drives: control, competence, congruence, caring, connection, change, challenge, creative expression, contribution, and consciousness.
Contained in these pages are som...more
"The Charge" is about living a life to the fullest authentic expression of yourself and your unique contribution. It has chapters on 10 human drives: control, competence, congruence, caring, connection, change, challenge, creative expression, contribution, and consciousness.
Contained in these pages are som...more
As for as my review of The Charge, I would say my thoughts are very much in line with Cathy Haight Ulrich's review. I decided to see what The Charge was really like after seeing an ad in Entrepreneur magazine. I read Cathy's recommendation just before I started reading the book, and was surprised about some of the bad language. Brendon seems to project a different image in his videos. I realize it's not a christian based book, but I was able to pick up some excellent "value-added" tips, strategi...more
This is an interesting self-help book on how to use different human drives to change your life. While it had a lot of useful information on how to make your life better, it is also overwhelming in the amount of detail and suggestions. The author states upfront that you will need to reread the book many, many times and work to incorporate the different aspects into your life. At the end, he states no one can manage to incorporate it all successfully. Also, "drives" indicates that you must do thes...more
I loved this book! Burchard is an engaging story teller and conveyor of ideas. The book is both inspiring and well organized. There is a chapter for each human "drive" that includes 3 Drive Activators and 3 Charge Point questions, along with other practical applications for utilizing the particular drive. The final chapter on the Drive for Consciousness was especially inspiring. My only criticism is that at times Burchard's story telling can come across as self-aggrandizing, but even so, he make...more
Right out the gate, I knew the "charged" space Burchard spoke of. His 10 'human drives' hit the nail on the head in my opinion. His personal anecdotes were interesting and inspiring to read.
This book very much left me thinking. I immediately recognized in my own life where I wasn't scoring a 10. My writing over the last 15 months was a very fitting example for me to look over Buchard's recommendations. I have challenge, creative expression, etc. I fall short where it comes to connecting with oth...more
This book very much left me thinking. I immediately recognized in my own life where I wasn't scoring a 10. My writing over the last 15 months was a very fitting example for me to look over Buchard's recommendations. I have challenge, creative expression, etc. I fall short where it comes to connecting with oth...more
Motivating book. Great reminders. I live this way most of the time and it's awesome. Brendon goes through the baseline drives of: control, competence, congruence, caring and connection and the five forward drives: change, challenge, creative expression, contribution and consciousness. Must read for those not getting enough out of their lives and for those of us living the Charge, it gives us a pat on the back to continue what we are doing. I enjoyed reading it.
I have to return this to the Library today - "renewal limit reached" - but will get back to it and finish it. I really like Brendon Burchard and his excitement for us to get really "Charged" about our own lives. I read a bunch of it while waiting to testify in court this morning, and the juxtaposition was jarring, to see so many whose lives are in utter chaos while reading about lives of quiet desperation, or bored comfort, and a great-to-be-alive alternative.
This book is providing the incentive I need to get out of my blahs. I have known all along that my self-defeating attitude has been holding me back (I have become overwhelmed by knowing that technology is moving faster than my brain is) and this book is giving me some concrete instructions for coming out of it... a goal at a time. I have some learning plans I am developing, too. Very worthwhile.
Very good. Usually with self-help or how-to books I end up making an action guide to go with, but that wasn't necessary in this case. It took me a long time to get through the book, because he includes a lot of journal exercises that require a lot of soul-searching. But I found it helpful, and I am feeling more happy and energized as I incorporate these things into my life. Recommended for anyone who's looking to eliminate the 'MEH' from their life.
I loved this book. I've read a few of his books and enjoy his writing style, but this book is hands-down my favorite. It's not another rah rah self-help book. He lays out a strong case for living a "charged life" and a very clear action plan. He'll push you out of your comfort zone where the real fun (and challenges) begin. If you're tired of mediocrity, read this book. I highly recommend it.
Loving this book way more than I expected. Brendon is the real deal. He has leveraged neuroscience and his scholarship of great leaders, exhaustively studied the physiology of high performance, to create this gem. Highly recommended for people with drive who want to be more effective. Brendon is the next gen Stephen Covey! WOOT!
I had never heard of the author, Brendon Burchard. This was a great read. I don't see how anyone following his way of thinking and, more importantly, implementing some of his strategies could be living a dissatisfied life. Most self help books are okay. Most have the same basic msg. This one seemed to really take a deep look at what is most important to all people. He considers the things that lead people to have more energy, passion, and drive- thereby creating a joyful life for themselves and...more
I am currently reading The Charge.
One of my take aways is to make a success list for the last ten years of my accomplishments. I live so much in the moment that I do not value who I am.
Brendon's approach is easy to understand and a good reminder about who we can really be if we remember who we really are.
One of my take aways is to make a success list for the last ten years of my accomplishments. I live so much in the moment that I do not value who I am.
Brendon's approach is easy to understand and a good reminder about who we can really be if we remember who we really are.
I like to read motivational/self help books often to keep me connected to the goals I have set for myself. Sometimes they fill me with renewed ambition or they remind me I am doing good work and to keep at it. This book fit the bill for me at this moment in my life. Thanks Brendon Burchard!
Brilliant. Among all the inspirational books that ive read, this is the most realistic and detail, so far. How real life scenarios are embedded in this book, i think majority can relate personally to the content.Nice that Coelho made a special appearance at the beginning, it caught my attention.
It makes a lot of since. Brendon has put all of this more yourself forward information into a simple to follow understandable format. I will need to read it again and do more of the making of list and thinking exercises that Brendon suggests. I like that he has worksheets to compliment the book.
As someone who does not enjoy self-help books, I found this author's tone immensely bearable and hits words entirely digestible.
Three great practical tips from this book: (view spoiler)...more
Three great practical tips from this book: (view spoiler)...more
I am just finishing up my second read of this book. I am in the process of revamping some areas of my life and this book came along at the perfect time for me. He describes two sets of 5 drives, the baseline and forward drives. The baseline drives, such as control, competence, and caring are "critical to the sanity and development of our sense of self and social belonging. (They) are a great recipe for happiness in life." The forward drives, such as change, connection, and consciousness are more...more
Advice on how to live a more charged (read, full or fulfilled) life. Beyond the usual clichés of living life to the fullest, I actually liked the sections dealing with creativity. Recommend those chapters.
AMAZING information that is so easy to apply right now. If you want to be at your best, Brendon Burchard's high performance academy is a wonderful place to start no matter what you do.
Awesome book! I found so many small action steps to take that are making a huge difference in how I do life. This is a must read for anyone looking to put more life into living!
Good self-awareness exercises for those who feel "stuck" or are wanting more out of life. Clustering the basic human drives into actionable groups is a good organizational device. The book's tone is enthusiastic and personable. As with anything, the student needs to be ready.
كتاب رائع وأسلوبه جذاب، قريت الكتاب في يومين بس وغير الكثير من تفكيري. أكثر مايعجني بالكتاب بأنه يجمع النقاط الأساسية للتغير للأفضل في كتا واحد وبأسلوب جذا ومبسط
Excellent and motivational. However, when it came to the final chapter I found myself rolling my eyes a lot. Up until then though, it was excellent stuff.
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BRENDON BURCHARD is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, THE CHARGE, and the #1 New York Times bestseller THE MILLIONAIRE MESSENGER. He is also founder of High Performance Academy, the legendary personal development program for achievers, and Experts Academy, the world's most comprehensive marketing training program for aspiring authors, speakers, coaches, and online thought leaders....more
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“The charged life, then, usually calls to us after we have done what we were supposed to do, become who we thought we were supposed to be, lived as we thought we were supposed to live. Then the safety and comfort and compromise get to us, and a stirring of restlessness and revolution sends us off in search of greater adventures and meaning. From THE CHARGE”
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“You are a child of God, and that alone makes you worthy of care and love. If your guard is up, let it down. If you’ve constructed a defensive wall to protect yourself and keep all the bad guys out, don’t forget who that wall also prevents from getting in—the good guys. From THE CHARGE: http://ow.ly/bcBd5”
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