Master the six science-backed habits that lead to long-term success and well-being. In High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard reveals the results of one of the largest surveys ever conducted on high achievers. He argues that high performance is not a result of personality or innate talent, but of specific deliberate practices. Burchard identifies six essential habits¢three personal and three social¢that allow individuals to excel over the long haul regardless of their field.