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High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way
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THESE SIX HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY.
After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s highest-paid performance coach, Brendon Burchard finally reveals the most effective habits for reaching long-term success. Based on one of the largest surveys ever conducted on high performers, it turns out that just six habits move the needle the most in helping you ...more
After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s highest-paid performance coach, Brendon Burchard finally reveals the most effective habits for reaching long-term success. Based on one of the largest surveys ever conducted on high performers, it turns out that just six habits move the needle the most in helping you ...more
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I was not prepared to like this book. I’ve never met the author or heard him speak, but I admit to having a bias against the premise that is at the heart of all consulting—that everything can be taught. It’s not a false assumption; it’s just not a complete one. Context is everything, which is why history often has less to teach us than we may think.
Too many books of this genre are written by people who have been drinking the Kool-Aid and come to believe they have discovered the true essence of w ...more
Too many books of this genre are written by people who have been drinking the Kool-Aid and come to believe they have discovered the true essence of w ...more
I almost always find SOME redeeming bit of wisdom in a self-help book. Not so with this 393 page waste of a perfectly good tree.
The introduction came across as douchy, braggy, and self-absorbed. It promised far, far too much that I already knew the book couldn't deliver what it was saying it could. I read the email at the beginning of the first chapter, and the bit that followed about life coaching and thought it was mildly interesting. Then the author started bragging again.
I decided to flip ...more
The introduction came across as douchy, braggy, and self-absorbed. It promised far, far too much that I already knew the book couldn't deliver what it was saying it could. I read the email at the beginning of the first chapter, and the bit that followed about life coaching and thought it was mildly interesting. Then the author started bragging again.
I decided to flip ...more
Won't be a classic.
An amateur attempt to overthrow "7 Habits of highly effective people" and other habit related classic self-help books. Overpraises his own achievements and how great he has done over the last few years.
He could have covered these 6 habits in less than 100 pages.
Avoid, waste of time.
An amateur attempt to overthrow "7 Habits of highly effective people" and other habit related classic self-help books. Overpraises his own achievements and how great he has done over the last few years.
He could have covered these 6 habits in less than 100 pages.
Avoid, waste of time.
There are so many books written about habits and also the habits of successful people, you could think that there is nothing that you could learn any more. However, the unique perspective of Brendon Burchard makes this book worth reading. All habits have their source in a proper mindset. Brendon focuses to create this mindset, and then he gives us very practical actions.
My top 3 habits from this book are:
* Define how you want to feel entering and leaving the situation.
* Master transitions betwee ...more
My top 3 habits from this book are:
* Define how you want to feel entering and leaving the situation.
* Master transitions betwee ...more
As the years roll on and we all become better versions of ourselves, it's dawned on me that motivational gurus may be carving a dangerous new world division : achievers vs. everyone else. It's true: Brendon, Anthony, Brian, Darren & Co. are exceptional guides who've led millions like me toward some definition or other of personal excellence... but there's always an unsaid message : if you're not winning, you're a loser. Must we view our fellow man like this?
Anyways, a great book. I took over a y ...more
Anyways, a great book. I took over a y ...more
This book could’ve been good, but there’s nothing original in it and the author is so busy bragging that he forgets he’s supposed to be helping you. It was a self-absorbed ode to himself. Very unfortunate as there were some useful tidbits, but they remained tidbits due to the author’s ego-centric approach.
Review to come once I consolidate my thoughts. There's a ton of material here!
I was able to listen to this audiobook via Mr. Burchard's podcast. The audiobook is broken into 11 episodes and is free to listen to. You can find them on: THE BRENDON SHOW podcast. The first episode is from April 6, 2018.
I'm going to listen to them again because there was a lot of stuff to gain from it.
I'm going to listen to them again because there was a lot of stuff to gain from it.
Highly recommend.
The Six Habit are:
1. Seek Clarity.
2. Generate Energy.
3. Raise Necessity.
4. Increase Productivity.
5. Develop Influence.
6. Demonstrate Courage.
While at first glance these seems rather obvious or bland, the chapters describing each one are very helpful.
* If there were only 5 major moves to make that goal happen, what would they be?
* Do not play small to placate others. Live your truth.
*Be more intentional about who you want to become.
* Release tension. Set intention.
* Be ...more
The Six Habit are:
1. Seek Clarity.
2. Generate Energy.
3. Raise Necessity.
4. Increase Productivity.
5. Develop Influence.
6. Demonstrate Courage.
While at first glance these seems rather obvious or bland, the chapters describing each one are very helpful.
* If there were only 5 major moves to make that goal happen, what would they be?
* Do not play small to placate others. Live your truth.
*Be more intentional about who you want to become.
* Release tension. Set intention.
* Be ...more
Common sense doesn’t equate to common practice... I wasn’t familiar with the author and generally tend to wait a bit to jump to new releases. Thankfully I didn’t postpone this book - it was the most influential one I’ve read this year, if not ever. It is a keeper, one of those books you have to have, and absorb repeatedly - it is a life-changer. Regardless if you think of yourself as a high-achiever, this is a book that will help you become a more balanced person and help you to improve any area
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Yay! I found a book that I really enjoyed. I was starting to get nervous.
There is information in High Performance Habits that will definitely help to mold you into a more successful and awake person, that's for sure.
I really loved this. It's full of great advice and insight. Highly recommend!
There is information in High Performance Habits that will definitely help to mold you into a more successful and awake person, that's for sure.
I really loved this. It's full of great advice and insight. Highly recommend!
I would’ve given this book 10 stars if I could. I believe it’s one of the best self help books I’ve ever read. Brendon gives a real image about what it means to be a high performer and the struggle it takes to get there. Everything he talks about in his book is just common sense and very realistic. This book is very valuable and I am sure anyone who reads it will have a huge mindset shift when it comes to productivity, being authentic, having self discipline and achieving goals.
Not a book I would recommend to people to buy because I believe there are out there many better ones.
This is not to discredit the work of Brendon Burchard. The 6 habits and explanations are good, but again, it has too much fluff.
This is not to discredit the work of Brendon Burchard. The 6 habits and explanations are good, but again, it has too much fluff.
Don't read it, simply don't.
I enjoyed reading this book more than I thought I would. I came across the author by way of an interview where he discussed this book. Usually I don’t care much to spend time reading a self help book. This time, however, something captured my attention enough that I purchased this book the same day as I watched the interview.
The topics Brendon discusses in this book revolve around things that I’ve been struggling with for some time. Because of this personal connection to themes mentioned, I have ...more
The topics Brendon discusses in this book revolve around things that I’ve been struggling with for some time. Because of this personal connection to themes mentioned, I have ...more
Wow! what an incredible read! I remember reading an excerpt of this book in Success magazine last year and thinking, "Did he write this book about me?!" I deeply identified with that small sample and knew I had to get my brain into this book. Took me quite a while to read as it required much introspection, thought, and reflection - so worth it! This book has transformed how I look at life; shifting from being a "human DOING" to a "human BEING;" further solidifying my calling to serve in this lif
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Nothing ground breaking but useful for a novice
There is nothing new, extraordinary or supremely different about this book. If you have read one or two other books on performance or potential, you need no read this. If you are a first timer, you could pick up an idea or two.
There is nothing new, extraordinary or supremely different about this book. If you have read one or two other books on performance or potential, you need no read this. If you are a first timer, you could pick up an idea or two.
My perception from first chapters of this book was quite negative (was thinking about 3 or maybe even 2 stars) because it was all about self-appraisal, I could not stand the sales speech on why this book was the best and why he is more entitled that others. This was one of the few books that I actually wanted to stop reading after completing one third. When you are able to ignore this aspect then you will still find interesting insights from it.
"The issue is that some people have got away with ...more
"The issue is that some people have got away with ...more
The author of this book wanted to write a book and he wanted a reason to produce another book and so he went about and found a good title that would get people to buy this book. Like many other self-help books in the market, this book is just motivation porn. There is little or no value addition by the author in this respect. There are few, very few areas where he has added some value i.e. the section where he talks about writing a book. That is the only value addition. The rest is just spiritua
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Awesome book. Highly practical and inspiring. It does seem like a roadmap to high performance. I'm excited to put into practice the high performance habits:
1) seek clarity- about who you want to be, how you want to interact with others, what skills you need, and what kind of service you want to render
2) generate energy- mental, physical, and emotional. Get into the best shape of your life, the best health of your life. You can do it.
3) raise necessity (for high performance, excellence, success) ...more
1) seek clarity- about who you want to be, how you want to interact with others, what skills you need, and what kind of service you want to render
2) generate energy- mental, physical, and emotional. Get into the best shape of your life, the best health of your life. You can do it.
3) raise necessity (for high performance, excellence, success) ...more
I enjoyed this book. Some of the sections were pretty repetitive, but I feel like I learned some great new things
I recommend this one!
I've changed many of my daily habits to become a better and more productive person because of this well-written work by Brendon Burchard.
I gave it 1 star only so that, when looking over my lists, I can see that I have tried to read it, otherwise, I'd give it 0 stars. I read only the intro, and that was enough. This is really a business book. The author has this belief that one can continuously improve ad infinitum. You know, sometimes, good enough is good enough.
This book wasn't at all what I expected. i expected this to be what essentially amounts to The Productivity Project 2.0. I expected a book of techniques, tools, and strategies for being productive. That isn't actually what I got, and I'm happy that my expectations weren't satisfied here. What I got was a series of tools for maintaining that performance for the long haul without burning out, which was what I really needed.
It exposed areas of procedural weakness that I have (like planning), areas ...more
It exposed areas of procedural weakness that I have (like planning), areas ...more
My favorite personal development I've read, so far. I will definitely read it again, once I get the hard copy (for free from the author!). I listened to him read the Audible version during my daily commute to/from work. It is good for business people, entrepeneurs and everyone. I will try some of the prompts and print the sheets he talks about. Wow, lots of good advice! Highly recommend it!
Trust me, One of the best book of it's kind. And I red a few of them.
Applicable in real life.
Applicable in real life.
Based on profound observations and surveys, the author concludes that there are 6 trainable habits anyone can develop to achieve high performances. Those 6 habits are: seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage.
Key takeaways include:
- Spend the time to envision your ideal future self and engage in activities related to it to gain alignment (Seek clarity)
- Approach your learning as a specialist; look to the future, identify ...more
Key takeaways include:
- Spend the time to envision your ideal future self and engage in activities related to it to gain alignment (Seek clarity)
- Approach your learning as a specialist; look to the future, identify ...more
Loved it. This was just amazing. I usually don't think that there is much new for me anymore in self-help books. I continue to read them because they continue to frame old ideas in new ways that stick, and I never apply everything in one book anyway, rather a couple of things from each, so I'm fine if there is a lot of repeat in them. High-Performance Habits took it to another level. This did a really good job of reshaping old ideas, but mostly there were so different that he really just felt li
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I was recommended this book since I'm participating in Rachel Hollis's Last 90 Days challenge and we did a whole week on habits. This was the second book recommended to us, and I was excited to get my hands on it. In this book, Burchard outlines six habits that can increase your performance in both work and life, and provides detailed ways to implement them in your life, as well as many free resources to ass ...more
I was recommended this book since I'm participating in Rachel Hollis's Last 90 Days challenge and we did a whole week on habits. This was the second book recommended to us, and I was excited to get my hands on it. In this book, Burchard outlines six habits that can increase your performance in both work and life, and provides detailed ways to implement them in your life, as well as many free resources to ass ...more
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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.
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