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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 261
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Decision-Making For Speed And Context AudioChapter from Mental Models AudioBook by Peter Hollins
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 …
The Zone Of Proximal Development
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00:01:48 Lev Vygotsky
00:10:57 Seek out a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
00:13:28 The Yerkes–Dod…
Neurofitness And Neurotransmitter Fine-Tuning AudioChapter from The Brain Mechanic AudioBook by Peter Hollins
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
00:02:44 Get Moving and Sweating.
00…
The Cycle Of Lacking Self-Discipline
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00:06:42 Jia Jiang gave a popular TED Talk
00:10:15 The Perfectionist.
00:11:34 The Intimidated.
…
Getting Started AudioChapter from 41 Self-Discipline Habits AudioBook by Peter Hollins
41 Self-Discipline Habits: For Slackers, Avoiders, & Couch Potatoes By: Peter Hollins
00:04:05 Start on a Monday
00:08:23 Never Skip Two Days in a Row
00:12:25 Monitor Your Progress
00:16:28 Put Your Goa…
Peak Performance and Executive Functioning
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00:04:58 However, other chronotypes have been identified by Dr. Breus (2016, The Power of When…
Your Obstacles Are Everyone’s Obstacles AudioChapter from Rapid Knowledge Acquisition AudioBook
Rapid Knowledge Acquisition & Synthesis: How to Quickly Learn, Comprehend, and Apply, and Master New Information and Skills (Learning how to Learn Book 11) By Peter Hollins
00:02:43 It’s Not About Sma…
Understanding Energy Levels
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00:08:03 Reverse the Practice Order
00:10:09 Embrace the Growth Mindset
00:11:20 Be Aware of Cog…
Break the Cycle
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00:02:57 The Cycle of Laziness
00:06:31 Unhelpful Assumptions or Made-Up Rules
00:09:59 Increasi…
Attention Management
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00:01:58 •Scheduling
00:04:18 •Time boxing
00:05:23 •Eliminating distractions
00:08:27 •Single t…
The Art of Practice
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00:02:47 The Deliberate Practice Roadmap
00:05:51 1. Naive Practice
00:06:35 2. Purposeful Pract…
The Brain That Works Against You
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00:04:00 The pleasure principle
00:14:18 Time Orientation
00:21:51 “Baseball’s Great Experiment:…
Lower Your Standards, Raise Your Results: The Power of Action
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Think Less; Do More: Create An Ac…
The Brain Is Not Perfect, But We Can Work With It
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• Improving our lives is difficult primarily because we …
The Rewind Technique
00:01:09 “What’s wrong with me?"
00:01:20 Step 1: Notice How Your Body Feels
00:02:26 Step 2: Notice Areas Of Tension
00:03:22 Step 3: Get Specific
00:05:20 Step 4: Analyze Your Mind Map
00:08:14 Step 5: …
The Power of Self-Discipline
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00:11:14 5 Mental Hindrances to Self-Discipline
00:15:29 Animosity And Malice.
00:16:43 Apathy …
Neuroplasticity
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00:03:27 Eleanor Maguire did the classic study
00:08:54 We now know that strengthening one conn…
Anxiety, Trauma, And Coping Parts 2 and 3
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00:06:01 Four Steps to Letting Your Inner Sage Take Charge
00:12:54 Systematic Desensitization
0…
The Universe Inside Our Heads
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#Neocortex #Amygdala #Bancos #BrainStructure #Carabotti …
Cognitive Defusion Exercises
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• Everyone encounters stress, disappointment, loss, and …