The Science of Self

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

Legendary Self-Discipline: Lessons from Mythology and Modern Heroes on Choosing the Right Path Over the Easy Path By Peter HollinsHear it Here - https://bit.ly/legendaryselfdiscipline00:01:31.630 In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human female00:14:21.940 Daedalus was a master inventor and designer00:37:27.370 The Monkey’s Paw and the dangers of shortcuts00:50:37.069 Hercules and the Twelve Labors and embracing hardshiphttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B089G6MNQCFight temptation, tame your impulses, and learn to persevere.We know we should use self-discipline, just like we know we should budget more wisely, or eat more healthy. But just because we know about something doesn’t mean we know how to do it.See role model; copy role model. It's the quickest path from Point A to Point B.Legendary Self-Discipline teaches you tough lessons in clear ways. Want to learn to resist distraction, push through your pain, and embrace a life of hardship yet ultimate fulfillment? The ancient Greeks were onto something. Not only that - we’ll dive into a few more modern role models to emulate, and understand how we can cope with the difficulties of life, yet never stop and keep on going.This book imparts a multitude of lessons in two sections. The first section is on mythology and seeing willpower and great hardship play out - this allows you to understand the best mindset. The second section is on real-life titans of self-discipline and perseverance - this shows you what is truly possible.How to keep going when the going gets tough.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.Learn the willpower lessons that have withstood the test of time.Pandora’s Box, the 12 labors of Hercules, the story of Arete and Kakia, Icarus and Daedalus, and many more tales to capture your imagination and motivate you to be better. Plus, well-known modern figures such as Victor Frankl, Stephen King, Thomas Edison, and Benjamin Franklin.Identify the tiny changes you can make for huge results in your life.Many times, what we want is not complex. You might even call it simple. Yet, it is rarely easy. And that’s because self-discipline holds us back. Our habits, addictions, and limited comfort zone control us. But that’s no way to live. Take inspiration from heroes of old and present-day warriors.Achieve your long-term goals by clicking the BUY NOW button.This is the sixth book in the “Live a Disciplined Life” series, as listed below:1.The Science of Self-Discipline: The Willpower, Mental Toughness, and Self-Control to Resist Temptation and Achieve Your Goals2.Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline3.Neuro-Discipline: Everyday Neuroscience for Self-Discipline, Focus, and Defeating Your Brain’s Impulsive and Distracted Nature4.Mind Over Matter: The Self-Discipline to Execute Without Excuses, Control Your Impulses, and Keep Going When You Want to Give Up5. Practical Self-Discipline6.Legendary Self-Discipline: Lessons from Mythology and Modern Heroes on Choosing the Right Path Over the Easy Path#Adversity #Alcmene #Arachne #Arcadia #Arete #Athena #Cerberus #Daedalus #DelosIsland #Icarus #MonkeysPaw #PandorasBox #Prometheus #Psyche #Selfcontrol #Selfdiscipline #SergeantMajorMorris #ViktorFrankl #ThomasEdison #WWJacobs #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #LegendarySelf-Discipline #LessonsFromTheHeroesOfOld

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcastHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN00:06:11 Shunryu Suzuki's book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind 00:12:23 Seek Out Counterevidence00:14:45 Reframe Knowledge and Skill as Something Malleable00:15:55 Invite Awe00:17:49 “Away From” Versus “Toward” Motivation00:24:37 Make Your Goals Positive00:25:30 Mix It Up00:27:16 Set Interim Goals• The paradox of expertise is that when we know, we are immediately in a smaller, more limited frame of mind. To embrace humility and curiosity, cultivate a “beginner’s mind.” Build receptivity, curiosity, ambiguity, and playfulness, and be willing to say you don’t know.• Let go of assumptions and preconceptions, and deliberately seek out counterevidence for the things you believe to be true. With a growth mindset, you can reframe knowledge and skill as something malleable. Finally, invite awe and wonder into your life and immerse yourself in the unknown. • There are two types of motivation: "Away-from" motivation involves avoiding something undesirable, while "toward" motivation revolves around striving toward a goal. We are all different and motivated by different things, our preferences themselves changing over time. Running away from something works, but it fundamentally contradicts the way that natural talents practice. Instead, frame your goals in positive terms, strike a balance between toward and away-from motivation, and work on interim goals/baby steps.#BeginnersMind #Campanula #HumanGenomeProject #Krishnamurti #Motivation #ReframeKnowledge #SeekOutCounterevidence #SetInterimGoals #Shoshin #ShunryuSuzukis #TowardMotivation #ZenBuddhism #ZenMind #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #TheArtofPractice #CultivateABeginner’SMind

Neuro-Habits: Rewire Your Brain to Stop Self-Defeating Behaviors and Make the Right Choice Every Time (Understand Your Brain Better Book 7)By: Peter Hollins 00:03:42 Let’s take a closer look 00:19:11 The pleasure principle00:33:12 Habit Formation Psychology00:55:31 Conscious Psychological Factors01:00:36 Subconscious Psychological Factors01:06:13 External Environmental FactorsHear it Here - https://bit.ly/neurohabitshollinshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RCV5KQNSmall daily acts to change your brain chemistry and structure - so you can be in control at all times.Sometimes, it feels like we are living out lives on autopilot, powerless to change what we are doing. But we’re not powerless, we just need to rewire our brains so that the right thing is the easy thing.Do you feel lazy, slow, unmotivated, or apathetic? Understand your brain, and you will solve all of your problems.Neuro-Habits gets directly to the root of all behavior: the human brain. We will explore the quirks of the brain that create habits from both a psychological and neurological perspective and what we can do about it. This book also presents an in-depth view of the concept of habits and exactly what motivates us to act.You will gain a scientifically-proven step-by-step guide on how to change your behavior in a sustainable way, and also make sure that you can put a halt to the destructive behaviors you’ve tried so hard to avoid. This is a guidebook, with actionable content.Learn how tiny daily changes can affect your brain chemistry and structure.Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a best-selling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path toward success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.Transform your negative impulses into positive habits.Change your habits, change your life.#Aristotle #Buddhist #CarolDweck #CharlesDuhiggs #ClinicalPsychology #ConsciousPsychologicalFactors #Dopamine #Duhigg #ExternalEnvironmentalFactors #GABA #Habit #HabitFormationPsychology #Neuron #Neuroplasticity #PhillippaLally #WilliamJames #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #Neuro-Habits #APeekIntoTheScienceOfHabits #

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast00:05:55.340 1. Will this course of action create a gap between my ideal self and my non-desired self?00:10:28.110 2. Does this action truly represent my intentions?00:15:04.649 3. Am I merely uncomfortable?00:18:49.950 4. What would I do if I had no choice but to exercise self-discipline?00:21:24.029 5. Is “I don’t want to” a good enough excuse to not do something?00:25:43.800 6. Am I doing the right thing or the easy thing?00:32:21.180 Here are two optionsHear it Here - https://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline• Yes or no? Just a simple answer, please, with no BS. This chapter is all about self-interrogation and digging into your excuses and rationalizations to avoid exercising self-discipline. What follows is typically self-awareness at how casually you view avoiding work. There are six questions to bring clarity. Most are indeed yes/no questions to force you to either admit a harsh truth or take action.• Will this course of action create a gap between my ideal self and my non-desired self? Alternatively, does this action take me closer or farther from my goals? • Does this action truly represent my intentions? If not, then what the heck am I doing?• Am I merely uncomfortable? Am I letting mere discomfort keep me from my goals? Am I so mentally weak?• What would I do if I had no choice but to exercise self-discipline? Certainly not the worst-case scenario.• Is “I don’t want to” a good enough excuse to not do something? You may have the ability to use this excuse, but what about those who are never able to take a break and have to act every single time? It’s difficult to feel gratitude and lack self-discipline at the same time.• Am I doing the right thing or the easy thing? There’s usually only one path to what you want, and it’s not typically an easy one.• Is there a real obstacle to my goal that I can’t overcome? This focuses you on the fact that most of the time, the so-called obstacle is not the problem, but our attitude is. If we wanted to do it, no obstacle would stop us, and if we didn’t want to do it, we wouldn’t, even if there we zero obstacles.• What is the outcome of this action if I continue along this path? Switch your focus away from instant gratification and see how a decision plays out over time, from ten minutes to ten years into the future. When you choose something, you are also choosing the consequences of that thing, even if those consequences don’t kick in for a while.

The Science of Introverts: Explore the Personality Spectrum for Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, & Self-Care. Design a Life That Fits. By Peter Hollins00:11:04 The Extrovert Ideal.00:23:45 What Lies Between00:33:51 Introvert or Highly Sensitive?Hear 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.Think of The Science of Introverts as the most actionable textbook you’ve ever come across. It is filled with breakthrough and fascinating studies regarding introversion, extroversion, and personality in general -- and the lessons we can take and use to enrich our lives and feel more comfortable in our unique identities. You will begin a journey of self-discovery and find practical knowledge about yourself.The backbone of the book is a deep dive into the science of personality, with over 30 studies synthesized, including the most recent and up-to-date research on the biology of introversion and personality.Learn self-care and how to strategically manage your social capacity.Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with dozens of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. He’s also a massive introvert – this book is written for introverts by an introvert.Stop feeling pressure or obligated to be someone you’re not .•An analysis of the major personality types and the difference in habits and behaviors they create. Also covers the concept of the HSP.•The scientific basis for introversion and extroversion - and how they affect you.•How to change your personality to be happier. Yes, really.•An action guide for introverts to succeed socially even when they want isolation.•Countless scientific discoveries about how introverts see the world and function differently.Find solitude in our loud world without becoming a social hermit.When you can understand what is pulling you in different directions, you can take charge and design a life that suits your needs, whims, and desires. This goes beyond social situations and into every aspect of your life. Knowing yourself is the key to moving towards a life you want.Learn The Science of Introverts TODAY by scrolling up and clicking the BUY NOW button!This is the second book in the “Understand Your Brain Better” series as listed below:1.Brain Blunders: Uncover Everyday Illusions and Fallacies, Defeat Your Flawed Thinking Habits, And Think Smarter (Or Just Less Stupidly)2.The Science of Introverts: Explore the Personality Spectrum for Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, & Self-Care. Design a Life That Fits.3.Psychological Triggers: Human Nature, Irrationality, and Why We Do What We Do. The Hidden Influences Behind Our Actions, Thoughts, and Behaviors.4.Think Like Einstein: Think Smarter, Creatively Solve Problems, and Sharpen Your Judgment. How to Develop a Logical Approach to Life and Ask the Right Questions5.The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone: How to Live Fearlessly, Seize Opportunity, and Make Each Day Memorable #ArthurAron #HansEysenck #CarlJung #ElaineAron #Extroversion #Extrovert #ExtrovertIdeal #Introversion #Introvert #Introverts #IsabelMeyers #JadziaJagiellowicz #KatharineBriggs #MBTI #ProfessorRobinDunbar #PsychologicalTypes #PsychologischeTypen #SusanCain #WriterJonathanAlexander #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #TheScienceofIntroverts #ThePersonalitySpectrum #introvertsvsextroverts #themythoftheintrovert #howtobeaconfidentintrovert #whatitmeanstobeanintrovert #howintrovertssucceed #famousintroverts #tipsforintroverts

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast00:04:11 •Novel skills00:06:43 •Play games and solve puzzles00:12:11 •Meditation.00:14:41 •Resisting temptation.00:18:57 •Reappraisal00:20:11 •Distinguishing between emotions and reality00:21:10 •Distinguishing between ideas and reality 00:25:23 •Memory gamesHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b• The brain can prefer repetition and habit. Get out of autopilot by using novelty to get out of the default node network. Learn something new, do games and puzzles and attempt things in a novel way.• Executive skills are those that allow us to exert fine control over our behavior. We can develop our self-control by using mediation to bring us to the moment despite distraction and a wandering mind. Resisting temptation becomes easier with practice, and strengthens our executive function. • We can improve our emotional regulation by having CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy. We can reappraise situations and our emotional responses, distinguishing between perception and reality, and empowering proactive choice. • Finally, we can boost our brain’s recall limitations by practicing N-back tasks and other memory games that strengthen our working memory. #ADHD #AlkozeiCooperCreswell #Bubbico #ChalaAyache #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #Cowan #DMN #ExecutiveFunction #FisslerKolassaSchreder #Jaeggi #Lazaridou #Maguire #Meditation #Milyavskaya #Mindfulness #MoyalHenikAnholt #PhineasGage #Posner #ReorganizationLearning #SecondLanguageLearning #Selfcontrol #Selfregulation #TangPosnerRothbart #VatanseverMenonSamakatis #Vestberg #Weitgel #WilmsLahnwerKastenmuller #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #SuperBrain #DisengagingYourBrain’sAutopilot

Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools that Separate the Average From the Exceptional. Improved Decision-Making, Logical Analysis, and Problem-Solving. By Peter Hollins00:14:50 It's called the Eisenhower Matrix00:24:03 MM - Visualize All the Dominoes00:35:24 MM - Make Reversible Decisions00:49:22 MM - Stay Within 40-70%00:53:24 MM - Minimize RegretHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3shpCLr https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QSHPWS130 Practical and applicable guidelines to think smarter, faster, and with expert insight (even if you aren’t one).Mental models are like giving a treasure map to someone lost in the woods. They provide instant understanding, context, and most importantly, a path to the end destination. Now imagine having such a map for all problems and decisions in your life.Battle information overwhelm, focus on what really matters, and make complex decisions with speed and confidence.Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools sheds light on true intelligence: it’s not about knowledge and knowing the capitals of all the countries in the world. It’s about how you think, and each mental model is a specific framework on how to think smart and with insight. You can approach the world by trying to analyze each piece of information separately, or you can learn mental models that do the work for you.Learn how billionaires/CEOs, Olympic athletes, and scientists think differently and avoid mistakes.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.The person with a hammer only sees nails. Become the person with a hammer, saw, sander, drill, screwdriver, and axe.•How to balance information and action without sacrificing speed - MM #3 and #5.•Understanding what data is really telling you - MM #8 and #10.•Charles Darwin’s secret to clear and honest thinking - MM #11.Mental models for all walks of life: productivity, professional success, greater happiness, critical thinking, and decision-making.•Understanding correlation, causation, root causation, and proximate causation - MM #15 and #16.•Implementing anti-goals to find real priorities and focus - MM #19 and #23.•Being able to predict the future with basic probabilistic thinking - MM #10 and #25.•How to strategically allocate your time and resources for biggest impact - MM #27 and #30.Think in models and always be a step ahead. Scroll up and click the BUY NOW BUTTON to become exceptional.This book is the first book in the “Mental Models for Better Living” series as listed below:-Book 1: Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools that Separate the Average From the Exceptional. Improved Decision-Making, Logical Analysis, and Problem-Solving.-Book 2: Mental Models: 16 Versatile Thinking Tools for Complex Situations: Better Decisions, Clearer Thinking, and Greater Self-Awareness-Book 3: The Art of Intentional Thinking: Master Your Mindset. Control and Choose Your Thoughts. Create Mental Habits to Fulfill Your Potential (Second Edition)-Book 4: Think With Intention: Reprogram Your Mindset, Perspectives, and Thoughts. Control Your Fate and Unlock Your Potential.#WernherVonBraun #BerkshireHathaway #Bezos #Buffett #CharlieMunger #ColinPowells #DwightDEisenhower #EisenhowerMatrix #HerbertSimon #HowardMarks #HumanMisjudgment #JeffBezos #JohnMaynardKeynes #MentalModel #MinimizeRegret #MonkeysPaw #Munger #WarrenBuffett #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #MentalModels #Decision-MakingForSpeedAndContext #PeterHollins

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast00:01:48 Lev Vygotsky00:10:57 Seek out a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)00:13:28 The Yerkes–Dodson Law00:22:14 Find the Optimal Challenge LevelHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN• The difference between actual competence and potential competence is called the “zone of proximal development,” where you can achieve with the help of a more knowledgeable other. Working within this sweet spot can help you optimize your practice. • The Yerkes–Dodson law shows that performance improves with moderate pressure, reaches a peak, but declines if pressure becomes too high or too low. Try to find the optimal stress and challenge level, which may change over time.#AlignPracticeSessions #JohnDodsonTyler #LearningStyle #LevVygotsky #ManageStress #MKO #OptimalChallengeLevel #RobertYerkes #Roleplay #Vygotsky #YerkesDodson #YerkesDodsonLaw #ZPD #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #TheArtofPractice #TheZoneOfProximalDevelopment

The Brain Mechanic: How to Optimize Your Brain for Peak Mental Performance, Neurogrowth, and Cognitive Fitness (Think Smarter, Not Harder Book 10) By: Peter Hollins00:02:44 Get Moving and Sweating.00:13:06 Bend and Stretch (Your Brain).00:22:52 Express Yourself Physically.00:56:59 How to Do a Dopamine Detox.Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/3FNWZP4https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHSHN48CSorry, you can’t actually “train your brain.” But you can force it to adapt, grow, and perform to it’s full potential.The brain is the seat of our consciousness, identity, and higher thoughts. But it is also a flesh and blood machine that can wear down, grow tired, and malfunction. Learn how to prevent this and be your best.Become quicker, sharper, smarter, more observant.THE BRAIN MECHANIC is a guide to how to revitalize, polish, and fix-up your brain. The truth is, you’re probably underperforming mentally. It’s not personal, it’s just how you’re wired. This book provides a series of steps and plans for you to get on track to your best thinking days.Drawing from the most recent, up-to-date research on brain health.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.Understand the everyday forces that fundamentally change your brain.•The deep connection (and surprising) between the body and the mind.•Everyday actions and habits to increase focus, discipline, and critical thinking.•The emotional power of social bonds and ties, and how they empower us.•Why we need breaks, and what we should actually do for a mental rest.•Neuroplasticity - the real brain training - and how to do it daily.•The vagus nerve and how it makes or breaks your sense of calm.Fine-tune your thinking. Be your brain’s mechanic.#AlbertEinsteinCollege #Alzheimers #Bartz #BDNF #BehavioralAddiction #Biodanza #Biology #Bosland #BrainMechanic #Breuning #CBT #ChantalVillemure #ChristopherBergland #ClinicalPharmacology #DMT #Dopamine #DopamineDetox #DOSEChemicals #DrCameronSepah #DSMDiagnostic #Endorphin #FNDC5 #LorettaBreuning #Magrone #Manninen #McQuaid #PNAS #PTSD #ResearcherJoyceGomesOsman #SaraLazar #Serotonin #RobertMSapolsky #YaakovStern #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #TheBrainMechanic #NeurofitnessAndNeurotransmitterFine-Tuning #