Peter Hollins
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We defy common sense and good judgment on a daily basis. Learn to tame your stupid brain.
We reason poorly, think incorrectly, and overlook the truth every single day. We can't be perfect, but at least we can be a little less wrong from time to time. Cure your mental glitches, blind spots, and errors in reasoning and logic.
Brain Blunders is a book that will get you to think about how you think. You are not so smart; in fact, humans are not so smart!...
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Your best intentions are not enough. Learn to scientifically engineer a disciplined life, become relentless, and never give up.
Whatever you want in your life, self-discipline is the missing piece. Goals will remain dreams if you make the mistake of relying on motivation and your best drawn plans.
The Science of Self-Discipline is a deep look into what allows us to resist our worst impulses and simply execute, achieve, produce, and focus. Every...
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An approach to instantly make sense of a topic when learning from scratch and teaching yourself. Embarking on anything new is daunting and scary. That's why you need a blueprint to point you in the right direction and make sure that you are moving forward. The skill of self-learning is the ability to change your circumstances and get from Point A to Point B.
The Self-Learning Blueprint is the compass that will get you to Point B. Numerous scientifically-proven...
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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 the misconceptions you have and making learning fun again. Scientifically-proven, step-by-step methods for effective learning.
The Science of Accelerated Learning is not a textbook- it's a guidebook for your journeys in learning. It will show you the most...
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How to learn effectively when you have to be both the teacher and student. Work smarter and save yourself countless hours.
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.
The Science of Self-Learning focuses not only on learning,...
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30 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...
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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 Boost Blueprint is a guide to how to revitalize, polish, and...
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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...
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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 the misconceptions you have and making learning fun again. Scientifically-proven, step-by-step methods for effective learning.
Smart Learning is not a textbook, it's a guidebook for your journeys in learning. It will show you the most effective methods,...
10) Philosophies on Self-Discipline: Lessons from History's Greatest Thinkers on How to Start, Endure
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8 meditations on goal achievement and getting things done no matter the circumstances.
Instead of trying to go it alone or wing it, apply lessons from some of history's greatest thinkers. Harness thousands of years worth of wisdom, not just your own.
Our thoughts determine our actions. Learn from the best and create a self-disciplined mindset.
Philosophies on Self-Discipline brings you the condensed knowledge of philosophers, polymaths, scientists,...
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A deconstruction of the elements of expertise, and practical step-by-step methods to reach it ASAP.
Expertise- we all want it, and traditionally it would take years of intense study and practice. But just because it's always been that way doesn't mean you have to follow that path. It's time to use all the resources at your disposal and learn a new approach.
Learn a plethora of scientifically-validated methods.
BUILD RAPID EXPERTISE has a simple...
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Understand, avoid, and defeat the subconscious causes of your irrational and self-defeating behaviors. It's only human nature.
A psychological trigger is something that causes us to act out of urgency - not correctness or even happiness. It's a switch that is flipped outside of our consciousness. This is fertile ground for some of the worst decisions of our lives.
Seize control and of your impulses and make better decisions.
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Whatever you think is whatever will happen. Harness your thoughts and control your mindset to achieve what you want.
We can't control other people; we can't control much of the external world. But we can control our thoughts, and that's enough to change our lives. Action follows behavior, and behavior follows thought. Start from the root and see how you can thrive.
Replace disempowering mindsets with those of action and agency.
think with intention...
14) Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline
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Practical tactics to grow your willpower, stop procrastination, focus like a laser, and achieve whatever you set your mind to.
Following through and finishing what you start- more valuable skills than you realize. They are a combination of traits that enables you to create the life you want - without having to compromise or wait. The alternative is a status quo that you're stuck in.
Is your life a series of unfinished tasks and intentions? That...
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Stop fearing math - tips and tricks to ditch the calculator and never make embarrassing errors again.
Mental math is not as hard as you think it is. Well, the way you've been doing it is probably pretty difficult, but there's a better, simpler way.
Easily calculate: tax, tips, discounts, weights, conversions, and meaurements.
Painless Mental Math is a shortcut to understanding how math really works - far differently from your childhood textbooks....
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Develop clarity of thought. Avoid analysis paralysis. Make better decisions. Gain the mental edge on anyone and never miss a beat.
Clear and effective thinking clashes with most of our instincts and habits. Think Like Einstein will shine a light onto the mistakes you've been making and show you how to defeat them once and for all.
Learn to think outside the box.
Think Like Einstein is a scientifically proven guide for improving your critical thinking...
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Your mental models and mindsets will determine your life. Harness and control them to achieve the impossible.
All we can control in this life is our thoughts, which lead to perception and action. If your thoughts are running amok, it will throw your life into chaos. The life you want comes from the way you think - you need to learn how to think intentionally.
Discard unconscious, harmful beliefs and embrace your true power.
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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 become an idea-generating machine.
Spark your imagination, improve your thinking, and solve problems.
Creative Like da Vinci will take you inside the mind of Leonardo da Vinci, famous polymath of the Italian Renaissance - but it won't stop there....
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Small 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...
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Overwhelmed and paralyzed by your choices? Learn how to get it right the first time - improve your analysis, judgment, and intuition.
Unfortunately, you can't just rely on your gut instinct or "hunch" when you make decisions. There's a science to improving your critical thinking, weighing pros and cons, and avoiding the traps that take you down the wrong path.
Make smart decisions by catching your brain's built-in flaws.
The Science of Intelligent...
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