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High Performance Habits

How Extraordinary People Become That Way

Brendon Burchard

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High Performance Habits
Core Philosophy+
Habit 1: Seek Clarity+
Habit 2: Generate Energy+
Habit 3: Raise Necessity+
Habit 4: Increase Productivity+
Habit 5: Develop Influence+
Habit 6: Demonstrate Courage+

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Question 1 of 8
According to Brendon Burchard's research, what is the primary driver of long-term high performance?
  • A. Inherent personality traits and natural talents.
  • B. Deliberate practice of specific habits and earned confidence.
  • C. The ability to multitask effectively and work longer hours.
  • D. Discovering simple 'life hacks' that require minimal effort.
Question 2 of 8
How do high performers approach social interactions differently than average performers?
  • A. They limit social interactions to focus entirely on their primary profession.
  • B. They use an 'autopilot' mode to save mental energy for more important work tasks.
  • C. They constantly seek feedback from others to validate their self-worth.
  • D. They intentionally plan how they can positively shape the interaction beforehand.
Question 3 of 8
What surprising trait do high-performing CEOs often share with professional athletes?
  • A. They maintain high levels of physical fitness and energy.
  • B. They require strict, regimented diets to maintain their focus.
  • C. They rely on intense competition against peers to stay motivated.
  • D. They retire early to avoid burnout and physical exhaustion.
Question 4 of 8
Why do high performers often share their goals with a large group of people?
  • A. To get immediate praise and boost their dopamine levels.
  • B. To delegate the most difficult tasks to their social circle.
  • C. To create outside expectations that increase their commitment to succeeding.
  • D. To ensure others know how busy and important they are.
Question 5 of 8
According to the text, why is constantly checking and answering email considered a trap for productivity?
  • A. It requires too much mental energy and leads to rapid cognitive fatigue.
  • B. It prevents you from establishing meaningful, face-to-face connections.
  • C. It provides a false sense of accomplishment while distracting from truly important work.
  • D. It frequently results in miscommunication that takes hours to resolve.
Question 6 of 8
What is a 'false deadline trap' that underperformers frequently fall into?
  • A. Setting a deadline that is physically impossible to meet.
  • B. Setting a deadline that is merely preferable and not strictly enforced.
  • C. Relying on other people to set deadlines for them.
  • D. Creating too many subgoals that distract from the final finish line.
Question 7 of 8
Why do underperformers often hesitate to ask for favors, despite data showing it is an effective strategy?
  • A. They overestimate the likelihood of being judged or rejected by their peers.
  • B. They prefer to take full credit for every aspect of a project.
  • C. They lack the communication skills necessary to articulate their needs.
  • D. They believe that asking for help violates professional boundaries.
Question 8 of 8
How do high performers handle the fear of being judged as 'delusional' or 'unrealistic' regarding their goals?
  • A. They keep their ambitions completely secret until they achieve success.
  • B. They lower their goals to ensure they meet societal expectations.
  • C. They are open and honest about their ambitions, viewing the struggle as a precious part of life.
  • D. They aggressively argue with anyone who doubts their potential.

High Performance Habits — Full Chapter Overview

High Performance Habits Summary & Overview

High Performance Habits (2017) explores the six habits that can turn an ordinary person into an extraordinarily productive one. Performance coach Brendon Burchard draws on the data and statistics from one of the largest studies of the world’s most productive people ever conducted to explore their habits and find out what makes them tick.

Who Should Listen to High Performance Habits?

  • Workers who wish to improve job performance
  • Students interested in the habits of extraordinary people
  • Readers who want to be healthier and happier

About the Author: Brendon Burchard

Brendon Burchard is among the world’s most successful high-performance coaches and the founder of the Experts Academy and High Performance Academy. He is also the best-selling author of books such as The Motivation Manifesto, The Millionaire Messenger and The Charge.

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