Peter Hollins

The Science of Self

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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!

Author

Peter Hollins

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Science

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petehollins.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Unleashing Your Inner Da Vinci: The Science Of Creativity 26.07.2024

Rapid Idea Generation: How to Create, Innovate, Conceive, and Invent From Scratch [Second Edition] (Think Smarter, Not Harder Book 5) By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/rapid-idea How to systematically engineer creativity from nothing and unleash your inner ingenuity. Creative thinking is surrounded by so much mystique and myth. It’s time to cut through the static and learn how to beco...

Conquer Yourself: How Plato & Nietzsche Can Help You Build Self-Discipline 19.07.2024

Philosophies on Self-Discipline: Lessons from History’s Greatest Thinkers on How to Start, Endure, Finish, & Achieve (Live a Disciplined Life Book 7) By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/philosophieshollins https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H1BSFCV 8 meditations on goal achievement and getting things done no matter the circumstances. Instead of trying to go it alone or wing it, apply less...

Unlock Your Potential: The Importance Of Energy In Productivity & Performance 12.07.2024

00:00:00 Endless Energy: A Blueprint for Productivity, Focus, and Self-Discipline 00:09:59 Pyramidal Thinking. 00:26:21 Physical Energy Vampires 00:35:43 Sleep, Circadian, and Ultradian Rhythms 00:48:28 Eating For Glucose. 00:58:27 Shoring Up Deficiencies. 01:02:10 A Note On Water. Endless Energy: A Blueprint for Productivity, Focus, and Self-Discipline - for the Perpetually Tired and Lazy By Pete...

Ace Any Exam: Essential Study Strategies You NEED To Know! 05.07.2024

00:00:00 ACE Your Exams, Tests, & Quizzes 00:07:52 Start Your Revision Early. 00:11:26 Maintain Good Study Habits. 00:16:57 Identify Your Preferred Learning Style. 00:18:24 The Auditory Type. 00:25:25 Create An Examination Checklist. 00:28:09 Gather Practical Examination Details. 00:31:43 Don’t Skimp on Proper Breaks ACE Your Exams, Tests, & Quizzes: 34 Test-Taking Strategies for Top Grade...

Unveiling The Genius Mindset | The 4 Pillars Of Intellectual Brilliance 28.06.2024

00:00:00 Think Like Einstein 00:02:28 Intellectual Curiosity. 00:08:34 Willpower And Discipline. 00:14:27 Intellectual Honesty. 00:19:46 A Dash Of Polymathy. Think Like a Genius: How to Go Outside the Box, Analyze Deeply, Creatively Solve Problems, and Innovate (Mental Models for Better Living Book 5) By: Peter Hollins Hear it Here - http://bit.ly/GeniusHollins https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Ge...

How To Stop Suffering: Learn From Buddha & Modern Psychology AudioChapter from How to Suffer Well AudioBook by Peter Hollins 21.06.2024

00:00:07 How to Suffer Well 00:00:54 The Buddhists tell a story that goes like this 00:14:40 What Frankl brought to the discussion of suffering was the question of recovery. 00:22:08 The Buddha put forward his four noble truths, which go like this 00:35:16 A Buddhist parable tells of a young monk and his wise older teacher on a journey. How to Suffer Well: Timeless Knowledge on Dealing with Hardsh...

Self-Learning Myth Busted! The Secret Weapon Is NOT What You Think 14.06.2024

00:00:00 The Self-Learning Blueprint 00:06:25 The Myth Of Requirements 00:20:24 Macro And Micro Planning The Self-Learning Blueprint: A Strategic Plan to Break Down Complex Topics, Comprehend Deeply, and Teach Yourself Anything By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/selflearningblueprinthollins https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQ6HKTR An approach to instantly make sense of a topic when learnin...

Unlock Your Learning Potential: The Learning Brain Explained 07.06.2024

Neuro-Learning: Principles from the Science of Learning on Information Synthesis, Comprehension, Retention, and Breaking Down Complex Subjects (Learning how to Learn Book 7) By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/neurolearninghollins https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082RDLL3C Work with your brain, not against it. Use neuroscience foundations to learn better, faster, and stronger. All our lives,...

Introverts: The Thriving Brains Behind the Quiet Confidence 31.05.2024

Ever wondered how introverts not only survived but thrived throughout history? 00:00:00 The Science of Introverts 00:01:13 The Prefrontal Cortex 00:17:39 Brain Chemicals 00:28:40 Background Noise 00:34:46 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 Hollins He...

30 Days to Self-Discipline 24.05.2024

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/3ew4v2b https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3SBMCV A true guide for procrastinators, slackers, couch potatoes. In 30 days, you won't be one anymore! Want to get somew...

You Need a Strategy AudioChapter from The Art of Practice AudioBook by Peter Hollins 17.05.2024

The Art of Practice: Accelerate Your Learning, Quickly Build Expertise, and Perform Like a Pro (Learning how to Learn Book 25) By: Peter Hollins 00:00:00 The art of practice. 00:02:15 The Deliberate Practice Roadmap 00:16:59 Slow Practice 00:21:26 Understanding Energy Levels 00:30:46 Embrace the Growth Mindset 00:31:57 Be Aware of Cognitive Biases 00:35:31 The Stages of Mastery 00:51:49 The Zone o...

Deconstructing The Polymath 03.05.2024

00:00:00 Learn Like a Polymath 00:01:46 Two Paths to Polymathy 00:24:46 Cross-Pollination as the Key 00:32:34 Guidelines and a Plan Learn Like a Polymath: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Develop Multidisciplinary Expertise, and Become Irreplaceable (Learning how to Learn Book 12) By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/learnlikeapolymathhollins https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JKPHMX7 Polymathy...

You Need Flexibility 26.04.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcastHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN 00:00:00 Hello listeners 00:03:44 Researchers at Johns Hopkins 00:13:57 Know When to Take a Break 00:15:50 A study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health • Research suggests that practicing a slightly modified version of a task can l...

Daily Habits - The Key to Self-Discipline 19.04.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline 00:00:00 Hello, listeners 00:06:39 Personal motivation 00:13:03 The SD = (PeM+PoB) − (dc + ds) formula 00:16:06 If-then statements 00:18:20 Peter Gollwitzer 00:23:10 According to Oxford Dictionaries • Self-discipline and habits are innately i...

Unlock Your Memory Power: How To Learn And Remember Anything! 12.04.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:00:00 Hello listeners 00:02:08 1. Encoding 2. Storage 3. Retrieval 00:13:21 The study cycle 00:28:10 Spaced repetition 00:35:34 Takeaways Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b • Learning relies on memory, and memory is in turn an interplay between two processes: storing and retrieving info...

Practice Makes Perfect? Not Quite! How to Master Any Skill 05.04.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:00:51.329 Friedman’s Ways to Make the Most Out of Practice 00:06:06.759 Reflect 00:08:21.889 Challenge Yourself 00:11:26.200 Mentally Rehearse 00:15:54.040 Create an Alter Ego Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN Want to finally master that skill you've been working on? Forget the idea of...

The Neuropsychology Of Self-Discipline 29.03.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:01:26.210 Figure Out Where You Are 00:22:58.799 Rock-Solid Principles for Lasting Motivation and Self-Discipline Hear 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. Mak...

How The Brain Learns 22.03.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3Lz7o1b 00:04:19.310 Technique #11 Building Strong Connections 00:10:44.010 Technique #12 Planning For The Switches 00:15:42.670 Technique #13 How To Make Chunks 00:18:57.520 Pavlov And His Dogs 00:27:55.870 Deep Processing 00:28:55.230 Technique #15 Effective St...

Lessons From The Heroes Of Old AudioChapter from Legendary Self-Discipline AudioBook by Peter Hollins 19.03.2024

Legendary Self-Discipline: Lessons from Mythology and Modern Heroes on Choosing the Right Path Over the Easy Path By Peter Hollins Hear it Here - https://bit.ly/legendaryselfdiscipline 00:01:31.630 In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human female 00:14:21.940 Daedalus was a master inventor and designer 00:37:27.370 The Monkey’s Paw and the dangers of shortcuts 00:50:37.069 Hercules and the T...

Cultivate A Beginner’s Mind 15.03.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3vumSjN 00:06:11 Shunryu Suzuki's book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind 00:12:23 Seek Out Counterevidence 00:14:45 Reframe Knowledge and Skill as Something Malleable 00:15:55 Invite Awe 00:17:49 “Away From” Versus “Toward” Motivation 00:24:37 Make Your Goals Positive 00...

A Peek Into The Science Of Habits AudioChapter from Neuro-Habits AudioBook by Peter Hollins 12.03.2024

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 principle 00:33:12 Habit Formation Psychology 00:55:31 Conscious Psychological Factors 01:00:36 Subconscious Psychological Factors 01:06:13 External Environmental Factors Hear it Here -...

Yes Or No? 08.03.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:05:55.340 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?...

The Personality Spectrum AudioChapter from The Science of Introverts AudioBook by Peter Hollins 05.03.2024

The Science of Introverts: Explore the Personality Spectrum for Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, & Self-Care. Design a Life That Fits. By Peter Hollins 00:11:04 The Extrovert Ideal. 00:23:45 What Lies Between 00:33:51 Introvert or Highly Sensitive? Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3S4Z79w https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9C77YJ Discover the hidden causes behind your behaviors and habits. Stop trying...

Disengaging Your Brain’s Autopilot 01.03.2024

Easily listen to The Science of Self in your podcast app of choice at https://bit.ly/ScienceOfSelfPodcast 00:04:11 •Novel skills 00:06:43 •Play games and solve puzzles 00:12:11 •Meditation. 00:14:41 •Resisting temptation. 00:18:57 •Reappraisal 00:20:11 •Distinguishing between emotions and reality 00:21:10 •Distinguishing between ideas and reality 00:25:23 •Memory games Hear it Here - https://adbl....

Decision-Making For Speed And Context AudioChapter from Mental Models AudioBook by Peter Hollins 27.02.2024

Mental Models: 30 Thinking Tools that Separate the Average From the Exceptional. Improved Decision-Making, Logical Analysis, and Problem-Solving. By Peter Hollins 00:14:50 It's called the Eisenhower Matrix 00:24:03 MM - Visualize All the Dominoes 00:35:24 MM - Make Reversible Decisions 00:49:22 MM - Stay Within 40-70% 00:53:24 MM - Minimize Regret Hear it Here - https://adbl.co/3shpCLr https://www...

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