Where had this guy been all my life?
Brendon talks about the world's largest study done on "High Performance Habits"... I found another video of an interview Marie Forleo did of Brendon where he goes into a little bit of the science and background that will help you to understand the importance of the information.
Here is the nitty gritty of his well researched book. (my notes from his live presentation)
6 Habits of Highly Successful People
SEEK CLARITY - Have you scheduled your learning? Chart it out - What will bring you meaning. Real transformation always seeks clarity. Oprah asks, "What's our intention for this meeting"
GENERATE ENERGY - Mental Energy, Emotional Energy, Physical Energy - Top 15% of the Top 15% are 40% more likely to work out regularly - You must generate the energy you want to experience - Be responsible for the energy you bring to this space! - Get Plenty of sleep - Every morning ask: What can I be excited about? What might trip me up? Figure out how to respond to it Who can I surprise today?
RAISE NECESSITY - Find someone or something to fight for. A duty, mission, purpose - It's necessary to succeed
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY - Win the morning win the day - What must happen today. Income Producing Activities - Be prolific at what is unique for you to stand out
DEVELOP INFLUENCE - Challenge people to be better versions of themselves - Help people get what they want
DEMONSTRATE COURAGE -High performers speak up for other people - Pull people up - Listen through the Fear - Help people listen through the fear - Go Earn it!