The Science of Self

Peter Hollins
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The Science of Self

Despite so many studies being done on improving ourselves, it can be hard to find specific, actionable steps to make our lives better. Bestselling authors cut out the jargon and pop psychology to give insight and tips to be a better you. If you want proven ways and applicable tips to live a better life, listen in weekly and improve your life from the inside out!

  1. How to Overcome the 5 Mental Obstacles to Self-Discipline

    2 DAYS AGO

    How to Overcome the 5 Mental Obstacles to Self-Discipline

    In this video, we'll discuss the five mental hindrances to self-discipline: The Brain That Works Against You: Our brains are wired for instant gratification, which can make it difficult to stick to our goals. We'll explore how to overcome this obstacle and rewire your brain for success. Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/mindovermatterhollins 00:00:00 Mind Over Matter 00:08:42 5 Mental Hindrances To Self-Discipline 00:16:12 The Brain That Works Against You 00:29:20 Time Orientation 00:38:56 It's Up To You Time Orientation: Our perception of time can have a significant impact on our ability to stay disciplined. We'll discuss how to develop a positive time orientation that will help you stay focused and motivated. It's Up to You: Ultimately, self-discipline is a choice. We'll explore how to take responsibility for your actions and make the decisions that will lead to success.

    51 min
  2. Think Like a Martian: Master Feynman's Problem-Solving Secrets

    OCT 18

    Think Like a Martian: Master Feynman's Problem-Solving Secrets

    Want to think like a genius? Dive deep into the mind of Richard Feynman, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist renowned for his unique ability to break down complex problems. In this video, we'll explore his groundbreaking mental models and learn how to apply them to your own life. Discover the power of play, the importance of the scientific method, and the Feynman Technique for mastering any subject. Unleash your inner polymath and become a lifelong learner today! 00:00:00 Richard Feynman’s Mental Models 00:04:48 Think Like a Martian 00:14:09 Feynman’s Advice - Play More! 00:29:03 The Scientific Method Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3OsoIY1

    49 min
  3. Unlock Your Brain's Potential: A Neuroscience Guide To Happiness, Wealth, And Love

    OCT 11

    Unlock Your Brain's Potential: A Neuroscience Guide To Happiness, Wealth, And Love

    Discover the secrets to unlocking your brain's potential for happiness, wealth, and love in this neuroscience guide. Learn how to improve your brain health and live your best life! Happy Brain, Happy Life: Everyday Neuroscience of Health, Wealth, and Love (Think Smarter, Not Harder Book 11) By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3zYQx7924_pd_us https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9HVNBH4 Neuroscience made simple: practical methods to rewire your brain for happiness, fulfillment, and better decisions along the way. Much of the time, we are unhappy. We are not satisfied. We are sad or depressed. This all starts in the brain. So let's go there.

    53 min
  4. Unlock Your Learning Potential: Secrets Of Super Learning

    OCT 4

    Unlock Your Learning Potential: Secrets Of Super Learning

    Make learning: painless, exciting, habitual, and self-motivating. Absorb info like a human sponge.We’ve never been taught how to learn, and that’s a shame. This book is the key to reversing all your misconceptions and making learning fun again.

    37 min
  5. Neurotransmitter Fine-Tuning: Master Your Brain's Chemistry For Optimal Health

    SEP 20

    Neurotransmitter Fine-Tuning: Master Your Brain's Chemistry For Optimal Health

    In this video, we'll delve into neurotransmitter fine-tuning and how you can master your brain's chemistry for optimal health. Learn how to optimize your neurotransmitters for better mental and emotional well-being. The Brain Mechanic: How to Optimize Your Brain for Peak Mental Performance, Neurogrowth, and Cognitive Fitness (Think Smarter, Not Harder Book 10) By: Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/3FNWZP4 00:00:00 Understanding D. O. S. E. Chemicals. 00:02:09 Oxytocin. 00:08:23 Serotonin 00:13:22 Endorphins. 00:18:58 Dopamine 00:21:58 A Few Things To Keep In Mind. Unlock the power of your brain's chemical messengers! In this video, we dive deep into the world of neurotransmitters, the powerful chemicals that shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Discover the four major types of DOSE chemicals - dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins - and learn how to optimize their levels for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. From understanding the science behind these neurotransmitters to practical strategies for increasing their production, this video provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to enhance their mental and emotional well-being. Learn how to boost your mood, improve relationships, increase self-esteem, and overcome challenges through neurotransmitter fine-tuning. Key topics covered: The role of neurotransmitters in brain function Understanding DOSE chemicals: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins Strategies for increasing each neurotransmitter Overcoming addiction with a dopamine detox The connection between physical fitness and neurotransmitter health The benefits of mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and exercise Don't miss this informative video that will empower you to take control of your brain's chemistry and live a more fulfilling life. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHSHN48C Sorry, 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...

    34 min
  6. Master The Art Of Learning: A Guide To Effective Study Habits

    SEP 13

    Master The Art Of Learning: A Guide To Effective Study Habits

    How to Self-Learn: Teach Yourself Anything, Become an Expert, and Memorize Everything (Learning how to Learn Book 20) By: Peter Hollins 00:00:00 How to Self-Learn 00:00:09 Learning Misconceptions. 00:10:16 Learning Mindsets. 00:16:29 Reach Out To Others. 00:19:37 Remember the seven characteristics of a self-directed learner 00:20:54 Reflective Learning Through The Gibbs Model. 00:31:29 Understand Cognitive Load And Working Memory. 00:40:48 Gamification Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Q3Wvqd https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4JVYQ7Y Learn effectively when you have to be both the teacher and student. How to learn smart. Self-learning is not just about performing better in the classroom or the office. It’s about being able to aim your life in whatever direction you choose and conquering the obstacles in front of you. Replicable methods and insights to build expertise from ground zero. How to Self-Learn focuses not only on learning, but what it means to direct your own learning. Anyone can read a book, but what about more? You will learn to deconstruct a topic and then construct your own syllabus and plan. Gathering information, initial research, having a dialogue with new information - unlock these skills and you will unlock your life. Make complex topics painless and less intimidating to approach and break down. 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. Science-based methods to help your brain absorb and retain more. • Essential memory-boosting techniques • How to deeply encode information into your brain • How to understand the bigger picture of how your brain learns • Understanding the learning mindsets you need, and the ones you must avoid • Models and frameworks for every phase of learning and memory Most people have multiple careers in their lives. Self-learning is how you keep up and adapt. The only thing that is given in life is that it will change. Seasons change. Moods change. You will change. Whatever happens, you will need to adapt to your new circumstances. Survival of the fittest isn’t just something that exists in science textbooks - it’s what happens in every phase of your life. The ability to learn is what determines whether you sink or swim. #Dunlosky #Hollins #Kornell #PeterHollins #Selflearn #Selflearning #SoderstromBjork #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #HowtoSelf-Learn #MasterTheArtOfLearning #AGuideToEffectiveStudyHabits

    55 min
  7. Become A Renaissance Reader: Learn From Leonardo Da Vinci's Masterclass

    SEP 6

    Become A Renaissance Reader: Learn From Leonardo Da Vinci's Masterclass

    In this video, learn how to become a renaissance reader and improve your self with tips inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mental Models: Secrets of the World’s Most Famous Polymath (Learning how to Learn Book 26) By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/4egDpJb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVX1T4HW How a poor farmer boy from a small village became a name you still know hundreds of years after his death Leonardo da Vinci was searching for a way out of poverty when he started designing, tinkering, thinking, and training himself. He still sets the example hundreds of years later for how to be a genius. How to be the thinker that can excel in any environment. Leonardo da Vinci's Mental Models is a book about the various tools da Vinci used to help fuel the Italian Renaissance. He had a hand in everything, from weapons design, engineering, anatomy and physiology, art, and of course painting. Learn about this paragon of the brain and how to harness the techniques he used daily. This is a book like no other - together, we will analyze the roots of da Vinci's upbringing, the genesis of his most well-known mental models, and exactly how to apply them in all areas of your life. After all, he wasn't just the painter of the Mona Lisa. This book is exactly how to become a polymath with insatiable curiosity. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years. This book represents the scientifically proven methods he has used to become an expert in multiple domains. Build your intellectual horsepower - yes, it is possible! - The value of mentorship and how to ask the right questions of them - The reading habit and how to squeeze the most out of any text - Curiosity and how to cultivate an elastic and adaptable mindset - What a "t-shaped human" is and how breadth is more important than depth sometimes - The da Vincian method of taking notes and how to create your second brain - Shower thoughts, to-do lists, and balance - in the Leonardo way The polymathic mindset is what will turn you into an intellectual superpower. #BotticelliGhirlandaioMichaelangelo #DeepObservation #DesignYourReadingEnvironment #EmbraceInterdisciplinarity #EricWeiner #Florence #FrancescoMelzi #GeorgioVasari #LudovicoSforza #MeoLippi #MesserPieroFruosino #PaulSolman #PeruginoDaVinci #PracticeMode #PrioritizeCompetition #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf #LeonardodaVinci’sMentalModels #BecomeARenaissanceReader #LearnFromLeonardoDaVinci'SMasterclass

    1h 7m
  8. Energy Rules Everything: The Power Pyramid

    AUG 30

    Energy Rules Everything: The Power Pyramid

    Have More Energy. A Blueprint for Productivity, Focus, and Self-Discipline—for the Perpetually Tired and Lazy (Think Smarter, Not Harder Book 8) By: Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/MoreEnergyHollins 00:00:00 Have More Energy 00:10:21 Pyramidal Thinking. 00:14:23 The Seven-Minute Morning Workout. 00:19:51 Channeling That Energy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CNZ2KDP All of your best intentions will fail without the energy to execute them. Become more energetic: biologically and psychologically. Want to create new habits? Become more disciplined? Change your life in any way whatsoever? Strategy comes later. First and foremost, you need the energy to take these challenges on. Learn to become your own battery. Fix fatigue, laziness, apathy, and sloth. Discover the secret to unlocking your full potential. In this video, we dive deep into the concept of energy and its crucial role in everything we do. Learn about the Energy Pyramid, a groundbreaking framework that explains how to optimize your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. Discover the importance of a strong energy foundation and how to cultivate it through simple yet powerful strategies, including a daily 7-minute workout. Ready to boost your energy levels and achieve your goals? Watch now!

    34 min
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Despite so many studies being done on improving ourselves, it can be hard to find specific, actionable steps to make our lives better. Bestselling authors cut out the jargon and pop psychology to give insight and tips to be a better you. If you want proven ways and applicable tips to live a better life, listen in weekly and improve your life from the inside out!

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  • Creator
    Peter Hollins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    51
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    Clean
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    © Peter Hollins
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