Books Quote by Brendon Burchard
““This means that the high performance habits you’ll learn in this book are deliberate habits. These must be consciously chosen, willed into existence, and continually revisited to strengthen your character and increase your odds of success. Deliberate habits usually won’t come easily. You have to practice them with real mental focus, especially in changing environments. Every time you feel stuck, every time you start a new project, every time you measure your progress, every time you try to lead others, you must deliberately think about the high performance habits. You’ll have to use them as a checklist, just as a pilot uses a preflight checklist before every takeoff. I believe this is a good thing, too. I don’t want my clients getting ahead unconsciously, reactively, or compulsively. I want them to know what they do to win, and do it with full intention and purpose. That way, they are captains of their own fate, not slaves to their impulses. I want you in charge, conscious, and clear about what you’re doing, so you can see your performance get better and better—and so you can help others get better, too. It’s going to take a lot of work to deploy the high performance habits you’re about to learn, but don’t shy from the effort. When you knock on the door of opportunity, do not be surprised that it is Work who answers.””
About This Quote
Source Book: High Performance Habits, 2018
Deliberate, consciously chosen habits, practiced with focus, act success; they require intentional effort, like a pilot’s checklist, to avoid unconscious reactions.
In simple terms: Choose and practice intentional habits to succeed.
Adopt conscious habits and treat them like a checklist.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal growth
- team leadership
- skill development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits will you consciously choose today?
- How can you create a checklist for your goals?
Habits can be hard to maintain without external accountability.