Are you reaching your peak? This book will guide you there and help you go higher. Everyone at some point in their life wants to do something big. Something EPIC. But the clock on achieving your dreams is ticking fast—probably faster than you think. From managing multimillion-dollar projects with hundreds of employees to running 205 miles around Lake Tahoe in 76 hours to cycling 300 miles in a single day, performance expert and ultradistance athlete Bryan Gillette knows what it takes to achieve extraordinary results. After interviewing a diverse group of more than 100 high-achieving executives and endurance athletes, he developed the five pillars of the EPIC Performance framework to simplify the steps so that you can walk your own path to doing things you never thought possible and living a more fulfilling life. E = Envision: Clearly see your goals for your company, career, and life. P = Plan: Create a step-by-step blueprint for making your dream a reality. I = Iterate: Repeatedly practice with intention and evaluate your performance. C = Collaborate: Work with others, and learn from those who have gone before you. Perform: Put your plan into action. Filled with timeless practical advice, unforgettable stories, and expert-tested exercises that will reorient your daily life from average to epic, EPIC Performance is a must-read, no-nonsense guide for those looking to do big things. "An encouraging and navigable guidebook that nurtures personal achievement via a supportive framework...clear, digestible...[ EPIC Performance] draws on the experiences of successful people in diverse fields to punctuate its points." — FOREWORD REVIEWS "Anytime you want to be at your best, you need a vision of where you will go, a strategy for how you will get there, and a clear mind to keep you focused. EPIC Performance gives you that road map and guides you so you don’t get distracted by the shiny objects." —BRET HEDICAN, NHL Stanley Cup winner; two-time Olympian; San Jose Sharks broadcaster “If you are a dreamer who is committed to taking action, EPIC Performanc e is a must-read! Bryan lays out a plan of purpose, inspiration, grit, and determination that will transform your mindset from ‘I wish I would have...’ to ‘I’m glad I did....’” —PAUL EPSTEIN, Former NFL and NBA executive, bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense “ EPIC Performance is a great read with practical advice wrapped around an inspirational story. If you are looking to take that next step in your organization or your life, this book will help you reach higher and achieve extraordinary results.” —LAILA TARRAF, Former Chief People Officer, Allbirds and Peet’s Coffee & Tea, and bestselling author of Strong Like Water “Reaching an epic goal or peak performance is easier said than done. EPIC Performance gives readers all the tools, action plans, and encouragement to do nothing less. When you finish reading this book, you will be excited to take the first steps that can and will eventually lead to reaching your own epic goal." —JULIETTE GOODRICH, CBS News Anchor/Reporter “Starting my first company was an exciting but scary prospect. EPIC Performance provides an excellent framework for moving toward and through these crucial and frightening moments by building on your innate drive, determination, and vision. I wish I had these insights back then.” —JOHN NEWTON, Founder, Documentum and Alfresco “When I find myself having to work through critical decisions, I focus on the best-case scenario—not the worst-case. That’s why I love the framework in EPIC Performance . This book will help readers reframe their approach to taking on new opportunities or challenges both personally and professionally. Plus, any book that quotes Dumb and Dumber is a book that I want to read. I use the ‘so you’re telling me there’s a chance’ quote all the time because it centers on the possible, just as Bryan outlines.” —JULIE CULLIVAN, Former Chief Technology Officer and Chief People Officer, Forescout Technologies “ EPIC Performance provides a road map for results and is a must-read for any executive looking to flex their superpowers in their personal and professional life.” —AILA MALIK, Founder, Venture Leadership Consulting, and author “It’s easy to dream big, but most people don’t know how to start putting it into action. EPIC Performance is an amazing and inspirational set of stories and experiences turned into an actionable guide for achieving your dreams.” —WHITNEY BOUCK, Managing Director, Insight Partners, and former COO, HelloSign Bryan Gillette is a former human-resources executive, an ultradistance athlete, and the president and founder of Summiting Group—a consulting firm that helps leaders and teams reach their peak performance. For more than 25 years, he has held senior roles overseeing human resources, leadership development, and communications for companies of all sizes, leading teams of hundreds of people and managing multim