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5. And then it exploded

October 27, 2025 · 55 min

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They gave me a $2million book deal. Then hated the book.

This is the story of fighting for your art. This is the story of my book THE MOTIVATION MANIFESTO.

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About this Season of Progress Mode with Brendon Burchard

In life, you’re in passive mode or PROGRESS MODE. Brendon Burchard, three-time New York Times bestselling author and the world’s #1 high-performance coach, helps toggle your brain to progress, excellence, and resilience as you make bold moves and chase your dreams.

This is Season 1, with 6 episodes. This is Brendon’s most personal work yet, sharing the stories, motivation, and authentic decisions that have shaped his 25 years as one of the most respected leaders in personal growth and performance.

After archiving 1,000 episodes of his previous podcast, Motivation with Brendon Burchard, he’s flipping the switch from highlight clips to real conversations about what it takes to find your authentic path and move your life forward. This is the life coaching you’ve been waiting for.


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4. Read Brendon’s #1 bestselling books:

- High Performance Habits

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- The Charge

- The Millionaire Messenger

- Life's Golden Ticket

- High Performance Planner

- High Performance Journal


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