The Science of Self

Ever wondered how introverts not only survived but thrived throughout history? 00:00:00 The Science of Introverts00:01:13 The Prefrontal Cortex00:17:39 Brain Chemicals00:28:40 Background Noise00:34:46 How Did Introverts Survive Evolution?The Science of Introverts: Explore the Personality Spectrum for Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, & Self-Care. Design a Life That Fits. By Peter HollinsHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3S4Z79whttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9C77YJ Discover the hidden causes behind your behaviors and habits. Stop trying to impersonate someone you’re not.We use the terms introvert and extrovert constantly. We use them to label ourselves and everyone we know. But what do they really mean? How much of so-called common knowledge is misconceptions and stereotypes?The Science of Introverts will uncover everything you never knew about yourself and others, and will teach you how to take advantage of who you are and capitalize on your unique strengths.Feel comfortable and confident in your own skin.This episode of The Science of Self dives into the brain science behind introversion, exploring the prefrontal cortex, brain chemicals, and how introverts adapted to background noise. We'll also explore the evolutionary advantages that made introverts crucial to our species' success. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the introvert mind and discover the power of quiet confidence.

30 Days to Self-Discipline: A Blueprint to Bust Laziness, Escape the Couch, Become a Machine, and Accomplish Your Every Goal (Practical Self-Discipline 2.ed) (Live a Disciplined Life Book 9) By: Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3ew4v2bhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3SBMCVA true guide for procrastinators, slackers, couch potatoes. In 30 days, you won't be one anymore!Want to get somewhere worth going? It's not going to be easy, and it's not going to be comfortable. This book holds the answers.

The Art of Practice: Accelerate Your Learning, Quickly Build Expertise, and Perform Like a Pro (Learning how to Learn Book 25) By: Peter Hollins00:00:00 The art of practice.00:02:15 The Deliberate Practice Roadmap00:16:59 Slow Practice00:21:26 Understanding Energy Levels00:30:46 Embrace the Growth Mindset00:31:57 Be Aware of Cognitive Biases00:35:31 The Stages of Mastery00:51:49 The Zone of Proximal Development01:01:02 Seek out a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)01:03:33 The Yerkes–Dodson Law01:12:19 Find the Optimal Challenge Level01:13:02 Manage Stress and Avoid ExtremesHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjNhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPF4ZX9L Discover why some people progress 100x faster than others, and how you can harness those secrets.Whatever you want to do or accomplish, there is always going to be a learning curve. The question is - can you overcome it quickly enough to get to your goals? Or will the slow progress make you give up?Refine your practice strategy to reach your potential in record time.The Art of Practice is a book from renowned learning expert Peter Hollins that simply deconstructs the entire process and gives you an easy step-by-step process to go from novice to expert. You'll learn that it's not about talent or genetics; rather it is about strategy and tactics. Memorizing the phone book is doable for EVERYONE if you know the best way to do it. When you learn to unlock the art of practice, you unlock the rest of your life because all of your goals will be within reach.You'll learn how to keep up your motivation, focus, and self-discipline as well.Save months and years. Seriously.Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.Scientifically-proven methods that your brain will appreciate. What a perpetual beginner's mindset can do for you and your excitement and motivation How to calibrate your energy levels, and maintain the optimal level of challenge for your upskilling Adaptability and understanding the role of expectations, process, and flexibility How backward and forward chaining can unlock your brain's preference for learning and memorization The mindset of focusing on flaws and putting them under a microscope and how to do it while keeping positive#DeliberatePractice #GrowthMindset #JohnDodsonTyler #LearningStyle #ManageStress #NaivePractice #OptimalChallengeLevel #PracticeOrder #ProximalDevelopment #LevVygotsky #PurposefulPractice #RobertYerkes #SlowPractice #WilliamShort #YerkesDodsonLaw #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #TheArtofPractice

00:00:00 Learn Like a Polymath00:01:46 Two Paths to Polymathy00:24:46 Cross-Pollination as the Key00:32:34 Guidelines and a PlanLearn Like a Polymath: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Develop Multidisciplinary Expertise, and Become Irreplaceable (Learning how to Learn Book 12) By Peter HollinsHear it Here - https://bit.ly/learnlikeapolymathhollinshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JKPHMX7Polymathy is the modern currency. Generate unique solutions and perspectives that only a dedicated self-learner can.

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcastHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN00:00:00 Hello listeners00:03:44 Researchers at Johns Hopkins00:13:57 Know When to Take a Break00:15:50 A study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health• Research suggests that practicing a slightly modified version of a task can lead to faster and more effective learning. Rehearse the basic skill, wait for at least six hours to consolidate, modify your practice slightly, and repeat. When we practice, we can set up narrow/artificial scenarios and end up being restrictive; instead, for indirect benefits, be flexible and cross train.• Don’t forget to rest. Performance improves primarily during rest periods, with the brain consolidating memories. Gains made during shorter “waking” rest periods between practice sessions are greater than the gains made between daily sessions, i.e., after a night’s sleep.

Peter Gollwitzer, an expert on self-discipline and habits, discusses the importance of forming daily habits to improve self-discipline. He emphasizes the if-then technique for decision making and highlights the relationship between habits and self-discipline. The podcast explores strategies like leveraging peer pressure and controlling impulses for personal growth.

Learn how memory plays a crucial role in learning, with insights on encoding, storage, and retrieval. Discover the study cycle method, spaced repetition, and effective memory techniques. Find out how attention, emotions, and sensory experiences impact memory retention for optimal learning outcomes.

Learn how to master any skill by practicing smarter, not harder. Dive into the strategies of reflecting and adapting, challenging yourself, mentally rehearsing, and creating an alter ego. Explore the importance of quality practice over quantity, deliberate strategies, progress tracking techniques, and unlocking potential through alter egos. Embrace curiosity and humility to develop a beginner's mind for skill mastery.

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast00:01:26.210 Figure Out Where You Are00:22:58.799 Rock-Solid Principles for Lasting Motivation and Self-DisciplineHear it Here - https://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline• Working with the limitations of your own brain requires an honest appraisal of where you are and how you’re functioning. Make it a habit to routinely assess yourself on the following aspects, on a scale of one to ten: Sense of purpose, the presence of positive mentors, sensory rich vision, self-belief, planning and organization, education and skills, patient perseverance, and the ability to see work as play.• This kind of self-reflection allows you to see exactly what areas you need to work on and see whether your efforts are resulting in progress.• Depending on which aspects you identify as under-developed, you can do a lot to improve. • For a stronger sense of purpose, you’ll need to work on self-knowledge, and dig deep into your genuine values. To find positive mentors, reach out to others and network, or simply ask for help and advice from accomplished people.• To develop sensory rich vision, make a goal collage or practice visualization to conjure up a vivid, five-sense image of the end you’re aiming for. To increase self-belief, actively court failure and rejection—to prove to yourself that your worth as a person doesn’t stem from these things. Meditation, mindfulness, and self-care also go a long way to cultivating self-compassion.• To have better planning and organization, start by decluttering both your mind and workspace to cut down on distractions. Set up habits that allow you to atomate, delegate and concentrate.• To build skills and education, keep reading. Become curious, and ask questions, learning where you can. To improve patience and perseverance, focus on the smallest, sustainable change you can make and keep up every day. To see work as play, change your language. Don’t say, “I have to do XYZ,” but instead say, “I choose to do XYZ.” Remember, nobody is forcing you to be the best version of yourself.• Focus on a few main principles for lasting motivation. These include not waiting for a right time, taking baby steps, working from intrinsic motivation, avoid temptation outright, cutting distractions, monitoring impulses with mindfulness, visualizing in detail our goal, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and allowing our future selves to advise and guide our present selves. • Finally, the most important may be to recognize that you will slip up, but will always be ready to forgive, learn from mistakes, and move on to be better next time. #CullDistractions #FlexYourIntrinsicMotivation #Forgiveness #Gratitude #LastingMotivation #Meditation #Michelangelo #Mindfulness #Motivation #Multiply #Selfbelief #SelfDiscipline #STOPMULTITASKING #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #TheNeuropsychologyOfSelf-Discipline

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcastHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b00:04:19.310 Technique #11 Building Strong Connections00:10:44.010 Technique #12 Planning For The Switches00:15:42.670 Technique #13 How To Make Chunks00:18:57.520 Pavlov And His Dogs00:27:55.870 Deep Processing00:28:55.230 Technique #15 Effective Study Methods• We can improve our capacity to learn and memorize by working with our brain’s innate abilities. Learning is possible for everyone – we just need to use the right strategies. • Help your brain to have a better recall by weaving a strong neural network that makes as many neural connections between ideas as possible. Connect new pieces of information to as many other pieces of information as you can to cement it in your memory.• There are two thinking modes – diffuse and focused. We naturally switch between these as our brain alternates effort and rest. Plan for and support these switched by scheduling breaks according to your own biological rhythms. • The brain can only remember so much information, but it can effectively remember more if you chunk that information. You can chunk by finding narratives, making mind maps or looking for meaningful connections and associations to organize data into simpler units. • Pavlov famously trained his dogs using classical conditioning. We can do the same when we deliberately plant cues for ourselves and build associations between stimuli and desired behaviors. • Bad associations from early schooling can undermine our learning. We can undo these by thinking creatively and finding novel ways to bring fun to our own processes, whether we study formally or on our own. • Finally, deep processing is about the rich understanding we have of a topic rather than a superficial grasp. We need to learn to read for deep comprehension and understanding, which we can test by explaining concepts to others. We are far more likely to retain content if we process content deeply. #AdultLearning #Blumberg #BrainChanging #ExploringConnections #BuildingStrongConnections #Chunking #Cramming #Creativity #EducationCurriculums #ElisondoRonoldoDinaudo #EnzoGray #FANBOYS #HernikJaworska #InformationRetrieval #IvanPavlov #KalludiPunjaRaoDhar #Kalyanasundaram #MindMappingTechnique #OwensTanner #VisualAids #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #HowTheBrainLearns