# Brendon Burchard HP6 Model — Full Reference

## Overview

High Performance Habits (2017) by Brendon Burchard identifies six habits that predict long-term success and fulfilment. Based on research across 190+ countries.

**Definition of High Performance:** Consistently succeeding beyond standard norms over the long term while maintaining well-being and positive relationships.

## The 6 Habits

### Personal Habits

**1. Seek Clarity**
- Four areas: Self (identity/values), Social (relationships), Skills (development), Service (contribution)
- Daily questions: Who do I want to be today? What are my goals? What skills must I develop? How do I want to serve?
- Without clarity, effort becomes scattered

**2. Generate Energy**
- Physical: exercise, sleep, nutrition
- Emotional: positive emotions, gratitude, connection
- Mental: focus, clarity, stress management
- Reset energy throughout the day, not just after burnout
- Strategies: regular movement, frequent breaks, deep breathing, positive anticipation

**3. Raise Necessity**
- Create psychological urgency
- Connect goals to identity, values, and people who depend on you
- When something becomes necessary, discipline becomes easier
- "My family, team, and future depend on me showing up at my best"

### Social Habits

**4. Increase Productivity**
- Prolific Quality Output (PQO) — meaningful results, not busy work
- Ask: What are the 5 most important moves to achieve this goal?
- Focus on big moves, block distractions, measure output

**5. Develop Influence**
- Teach and share ideas, challenge people to improve, encourage growth
- Ask: How can I serve others with excellence?
- Impact is limited by ability to influence

**6. Demonstrate Courage**
- Act despite fear: speak up, take risks, share ideas
- Types: psychological, social, creative, leadership courage
- Without courage, other habits never fully activate

## Performance Prompts (Daily Reflection)
- Did I seek clarity today?
- Did I generate positive energy?
- Did I raise necessity?
- Was I productive on what matters most?
- Did I influence someone positively?
- Did I demonstrate courage?

## The Clarity Chart
Defines: identity, goals, skills, service mission

## The High Performance Indicator
Self-assessment to measure habits and track improvement over time.

## High Performance Cycle
Clarity → better goals → Energy → better focus → Necessity → stronger motivation → Productivity → real progress → Influence → bigger opportunities → Courage → breakthrough actions → (cycle repeats)
