How to Know If You’re a High Performer

UPDATED: November 13, 2024
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2017
know your power

In this inspiring talk, Brendon Burchard reveals all the indicators of high performance, straight from the minds of successful people. He shares their testimonials, sincere descriptions colored by words like “full engagement,” “joy” and “confidence” to show that achievement has an emotional tie. When you’re in a rhythm of high performance, you’ll not only know it?you’ll also feel it.

Related: Get your success score with this free performance assessment.

Over a two-year period, Burchard gathered the largest set of data ever collected on high performers. From the thousands of people observed, the most successful of the bunch had a few things in common: They were less stressed, more confident and worked passionately without incentive. They were master adapters that felt appreciated in the careers, ultimately living happy, healthier lives.

“In other words, a lot of these people you might not initially like. Because you think, ‘You’re so lucky’… These people are extraordinary but not by accident and not by birthright—by habits.” ?Brendon Burchard

Related: Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Habits


Explore more SUCCESS Talks videos by topic on SUCCESS magazine”s YouTube Channel, featuring thought-leaders, authors, entrepreneurs and respected researchers in the fields of human psychology, brain health, relationships and more, who share the tried-and-true tenets of human achievement and success.

Running time: 25:07

Filmed April 2017 at SUCCESS Live in Dallas

Brendon Burchard

Brendon Burchard is the world’s leading high performance coach and one of the most watched, followed and quoted personal development trainers in history. He is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, a Top 100 Most-Followed Public Figure on Facebook, and star of The Charged Life, a top 10 self-help podcast and the #1 self-help show on YouTube. 5 million people follow him on Facebook and over 75,000,000 have watched his videos. SUCCESS named him “one of the Top 25 Most Influential Leaders in Personal Growth and Achievement.” His most recent book is The Motivation Manifesto. Meet him at Brendon.com.

Oops!

You’ve reached your limit of free
articles for this month!

Subscribe today and read to your heart’s content!

(plus get access to hundreds of resources designed
to help you excel in life and business)

Just

50¢
per day

!

Unlock a fifth article for free!

Plus, get access to daily inspiration, weekly newsletters and podcasts, and occasional updates from us.

By signing up you are also added to SUCCESS® emails. You can easily unsubscribe at anytime. By clicking above, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Register

Get unlimited access to SUCCESS®
(+ a bunch of extras)! Learn more.

Let's Set Your Password

Oops!

The exclusive article you’re trying to view is for subscribers only.

Subscribe today and read to your heart’s content!

(plus get access to hundreds of resources designed
to help you excel in life and business)

Just

50¢
per day

!