Brendon Burchard
Brendon Burchard is an American personal development author and coach whose work centers on motivation, habits, productivity, and high performance. He is best known for The Motivation Manifesto and High Performance Habits, and has been recognized as a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author with a large global audience through seminars and digital courses.
Biography & Author's Journey
Raised in Montana, Brendon Burchard studied at the University of Montana, where he completed a master’s thesis in communication studies in 2001. After graduate school he joined Accenture, but the formative event in his biography came earlier: a serious car accident at nineteen. He has repeatedly traced much of his later work to that experience, especially to the three questions he says emerged from it: whether a person truly lived, loved, and mattered. Within a few years he left corporate life, endured an unstable early period marked by financial strain, and committed himself to writing, teaching, and speaking about personal development and second chances. ((https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/5463/?utm_source=openai))
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Master Habits, Leadership & Productivity
In an era of constant distraction, the ability to combine disciplined habits with high-level leadership is a rare competitive advantage. This plan is designed for aspiring leaders and high-performers who want to automate their success through systems and inspire others through emotional intelligence.
Inspiration, Habits & Self-Improvement
In an era of constant distraction, mastering the mechanics of motivation and habit formation is essential for professional and personal success. This plan is designed for high-achievers and growth-minded individuals looking to transition from sporadic bursts of energy to a systematic approach to excellence.
Health, Habits & Personal Growth Mastery
In an era of constant distraction, mastering the mechanics of habit formation and mindset is essential for sustainable success. This program is designed for high-performers and individuals seeking to bridge the gap between their current lifestyle and their peak potential through science-backed systems.
Habits, Biz, Health & Leadership
This plan bridges the gap between personal discipline and professional excellence for ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs. It provides a holistic framework for those looking to optimize their health, business strategy, and leadership influence simultaneously.
Self-Improvement, Productivity & Leadership
In an era of constant distraction, the ability to master one's habits and lead others effectively is a critical competitive advantage. This plan is designed for aspiring leaders and professionals looking to optimize their daily output and scale their influence through psychological shifts and systems thinking.
Habits, Productivity & Mindfulness Growth
In an era of constant distraction, the ability to manage your focus and mental state is a competitive advantage. This plan is designed for professionals and lifelong learners who want to bridge the gap between high performance and personal well-being through science-based habits.
Master Mind, Body, Habits & Wellness
In an era of burnout and information overload, this plan provides a structured roadmap for holistic self-mastery. It is ideal for high-performers and individuals seeking to balance mental clarity with physical health and disciplined habit formation.
Mind, Habits & Human Performance Optimization
This learning plan bridges the gap between brain science and practical performance, making it essential for high-achievers and professionals. It is designed for anyone looking to master their habits and unlock flow states by moving beyond the limitations of simple willpower.
Community Voices
"Brendon Burchard is the world's leading high performance coach"
— Forbes
"Brendon Burchard is one of the top motivation and marketing trainers in the world"
— Larry King
"Brendon Burchard is the 'guru's guru"
— Simon & Schuster UK
"Brendon Burchard is one of the most influential leaders in the field of personal growth"
— O, The Oprah Magazine
"Brendon Burchard is my high performance coach and I know he can help you"
— Daniel G. Amen
"Sought-after high-performance coach Brendon Burchard"
— Entrepreneur
"Brendon Burchard is one of the most successful online trainers in history"
— Oprah.com
"Brendon Burchard is truly an entrepreneur all entrepreneurs should learn from"
— Amy Porterfield
"SUCCESS named Brendon Burchard one of the Top 25 Most Influential Leaders in Personal Growth and Achievement"
— SUCCESS
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
