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Books published by publisher Peter Hollins

  • The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition

    Peter Hollins, Russell Newton

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Feb. 28, 2019)
    Scientific methods to accelerate your learning to save time, beat competition, and get from point A to point B at the speed of light. Learning is the key to bettering your circumstances and becoming the person you want to be. Skills, information, and abilities will never come to you - it's up to you to seek them out, and this audiobook shows you how to do so in the most effective and efficient manner. Applicable and actionable advice - not just theory and description. Work smarter, not harder. The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition is the definitive resource to get you where you want to be in terms of a new talent, skill, or ability. You may not realize it, but each day is a set of skills and tasks that we repeat. Each hobby and interest is also a set of skills and tasks. This audiobook focuses on what matters in processing information and being able to use it effectively to your advantage. Rapid skill acquisition is how you get ahead in life professionally and personally. Learn to rapidly train your brain and develop muscle memory. Understand the underlying psychology and biology. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for more than 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. Tactics that top-one-percent performers and competitors use. Theories and principles of learning and what we are doing wrong. How your expectations matter more than your amount of talent. How to make a plan to strategically deconstruct and analyze information and skills. How to get better results while working less. Surprising methods to utilize the people and environment around you. The art of practicing, pivoting, and correcting yourself. How to stack your skills and become a unique resource. Take advantage of learning science to best absorb info. Learning slowly and inefficiently will lead to your downfall - or even worse, being average. We live in a fast-paced world. Will you fall behind or take the lead? The choice is yours - learning unlocks the doors to everything we want in life. Accelerating that process makes your life easier and more fulfilled. Personally, your interests and hobbies will grow at a quick pace for more enjoyment. Professionally, your career opportunities will skyrocket because of your newfound proficiencies. Start your journey rapidly by clicking the "Buy Now" button at the top of this page!
  • Neuro-Discipline: Everyday Neuroscience for Self-Discipline, Focus, and Defeating Your Brain’s Impulsive and Distracted Nature

    Peter Hollins, Russell Newton

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Oct. 31, 2019)
    Control your brain so it doesn't control you. A science-based approach to getting things done and avoiding laziness and procrastination. Our brains are not wired for goal achievement. They are wired only for speed, survival, and the present moment. It's time to defeat this primal tendency and make self-discipline your new normal. Stop leaving tasks unstarted and/or unfinished. You're better than that. Neuro-Discipline tells the tale of two battling brains, and why we are predisposed to laziness and energy conservation. Time after time, we take the path of least resistance to our detriment. The key to beating this is understanding the brain's imperatives and working with them. Neuro-Discipline is your layperson's guide to self-discipline success - just enough biology and psychology to give important context, while ensuring that you don't get stuck in the minutiae. This isn't just an audiobook; it has over 20 actionable tips you can use today. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a best-selling 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. Learn to beat your temptations, excuses, and weaknesses. Learn about the two brains and the two versions of you that are always locked in battle. How to trick the brain for action and productivity without working against it. The role of dopamine and how we can simulate it for our own purposes. How to talk to yourself and design your environment to stay on track. Reframing excuses and dissecting your emotional reactions. How to create a calm mind for ruthless execution. Discomfort, boredom, frustration, and laziness are temporary. Self-discipline is forever. We aren't meant to lie in bed and relax. We are meant to pursue our goals and find satisfaction and fulfillment. Along the way, self-discipline is the most required ingredient. The ability to do unpleasant and uncomfortable things is what determines how our lives play out. How will you live your life? Take control off your life by getting this audiobook now!
  • Build a Better Brain: Using Neuroplasticity to Train Your Brain for Motivation, Discipline, Courage, and Mental Sharpness

    Peter Hollins, Russell Newton

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Feb. 4, 2019)
    Despite our best efforts, most of the time, we act without thinking. We make poor decisions. But this isn't our fault! It's just how our brains are programmed. Now, you don't have to be a scientist to understand how to use your brain's instincts to your advantage instead of your downfall. Build a Better Brain has one goal: to help you improve your life by understanding how your brain works and learning to taking advantage of it. Put simply, your brain still thinks it is 10,000 BC, and this has the potential to sabotage you on a daily basis. This audiobook is a deep look into the roots of conscious and unconscious behavior. It's your introduction to neurosciencem, written for non-scientists and packed with advice. At the end of the day, this audiobook is a guide for how to rewire your brain for optimal performance and happiness. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a best-selling author. He has worked with dozens of individuals to unlock their potential and path toward success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Oddly enough, neuroscience was his favorite class in school, and he has found how to apply that same information to real-life situations.
  • The Science of Accelerated Learning: Advanced Strategies for Quicker Comprehension, Greater Retention, and Systematic Expertise

    Peter Hollins

    Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Dec. 20, 2017)
    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 effective methods, the pitfalls we must avoid, and the habits we must cultivate. This book is highly organized and addresses all phases of the learning process, from creating a positive environment, to the biological basis of memory, to learning theories, and more. It borrows from multiple scientific disciplines to present comprehensive techniques to simply learn more, faster. Master your approach and save countless hours. 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 towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Smarter, faster, and better ways to achieve expertise The physical and psychological preconditions to effective learning How our memory works and how to make it work for you The learning techniques that work - with evidence How to never need to cram again Tame distractions and procrastination through specialized habits Why Einstein loved to play violin while working The learning mistakes you are probably committing right now Steps to building true expertise How to teach effectively, and teach to learn Outpace others, beat the competition, and get where you want to go in record time. Learning to learn is one of the most valuable skills you will ever possess because it unlocks everything you want in life. You will achieve: better grades, better work product, better relationships, more enjoyable hobbies, and each day you will grow closer to the life you truly want. It unlocks the paths you can take, and it unlocks the happiness you can potentially feel. Learning is growing, and life without growing is not a life worth living.
  • Mind over Matter: The Self-Discipline to Execute Without Excuses, Control Your Impulses, and Keep Going When You Want to Give Up

    Peter Hollins, Russell Newton

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, April 16, 2019)
    Stop self-defeating behaviors and act with intention. You'll thank yourself later. What you receive in life is dictated by your self-discipline. The more you have, the more you get. Will you settle for less than you desire? How to make willpower automatic, second nature, and habitual. Mind over Matter is not a textbook on self-discipline, nor is it a gentle and drawn-out discussion. It is a toolbox to keep you in motion and in action towards your goals. It pulls no punches as it provides direct techniques to ensure that your actions match your intentions - a difficult task. Self-discipline is not about grinding it out from morning until night. Let's work smarter and accomplish more with less effort. Tools to get started, keep going, overcome distractions, and follow through every single time. 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 towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Gain self-awareness and cultivate your determination and tenacity. Immediate action has never been so easy. Learn the main emotional, psychological, and biological obstacles you are battling. Understand and break the five-step cycle of laziness that keeps you glued to the couch, unhappier than ever. Confront yourself with a series of direct questions that force self-awareness and action. An insightful formula for maximizing willpower and how to manipulate it. What your discipline style is. A guest chapter from best-selling author Stephen Guise on using mini-habits to discipline your thoughts. Where there's a will, there's a way. Scroll up and hit the buy now button for a booster shot of self-discipline to infuse your life.
  • Think Like Sherlock: Creatively Solve Problems, Think with Clarity, Make Insightful Observations & Deductions, and Develop Quick & Accurate Instincts

    Peter Hollins, Steve Campbell

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Instantly have flashes of genius, solve mysteries, read people's minds, and size up situations. Sherlock Holmes, famous detective of 221 Baker Street, is one of literature's most beloved figures. Why? Because he is able to unravel a complex story from simple observation, perception, creative thinking, and problem-solving. No audiobook can make you Sherlock. But this audiobook can teach you his most practical tactics and introduce you to the building blocks of what it takes to be a famous detective. Sharpen your judgment and instincts for better decisions. Think Like Sherlock is as close as you'll get to thinking like a sleuth. There are references and case studies sprinkled throughout to illustrate just how you can improve your thinking habits to not only solve the mysteries in your life, but approach life with analysis, care, and creativity. You'll find a plethora of techniques and illustrative examples. No other audiobook provides you with such a clear blueprint of the skills you need to think with clarity and understand what really matters. Learn everyday deductive reasoning to decipher the events in your life. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for more than 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. This audiobook introduces techniques from a wide range of disciplines to solve problems. Learn: How to shift your perspective and open up a new world of thought. The process of observation and deduction and how to use it on an everyday basis. How altered states of consciousness contribute to clear thinking and how Einstein and Salvador Dali took advantage of this. How to systematically and consistently think outside the box. Critical thinking and why you shouldn't take things or people at face value. How to invert, reverse, substitute, adapt, magnify, minimize, lateral, and distance (and more...) your thinking for flashes of genius. How to use reverse brainstorming and the fishbone technique to solve the "crimes" in your life. Sherlock sees the world for what it is underneath the mask and facade - and so can you.
  • Mental Models: Versatile Thinking Tools for Complex Situations: Better Decisions, Clearer Thinking, and Greater Self-Awareness

    Peter Hollins, Russell Newton

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Oct. 10, 2019)
    16 simple yet versatile thinking models to solve problems, make decisions, and engineer insight. 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. Make complex decisions with speed and confidence; stop being fooled by false alarms. Mental Models: Versatile Thinking Tools for Complex Situations 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. Emulate the world's top thinkers (dead and alive). 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 towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Stop ramming your head into the wall and take on an entirely new perspective. How to solve problems, but be similarly satisfied even if you don't - MM 1 Understand that no problem or decision is ever made in a vacuum - MM 2 How to consistently set yourself up for luck discoveries and insight - MM 4 Avoid getting sucked into outcome-dependent analyses and decisions - MM 7 How to visualize critical thinking and increase your processing speed - MM 12 How to perform the most difficult task of all - think about your thinking - MM 15 Think in models and think like a genius. Get this audiobook now to learn more.
  • Principles of Likability: Skills for a Memorable First Impression, Captivating Presence, and Instant Friendships

    Patrick King, Steve Campbell, Peter Hollins

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, April 25, 2018)
    Small changes for big results in your social life, presence, and relationships. Learn how to be captivating, memorable, and magnetic. Likability is one of the most important traits you'll ever learn. It's more important than your intelligence, looks, status, wealth, prestige, or education. Likability is the true currency of life. Do you seem to fade from people's memory as soon as the conversation ends? Banish those feelings of rejection and dejection. Principles of Likability investigates the aspect of human nature that affects us the most - what makes us drawn to someone without our even realizing it? This is what we strive for everyday, and it can make or break our moods. Likability - what is it and how can we achieve it consistently? Use the principles laid out in this book and you'll wonder no more. Make a powerful first impression and build a thriving social circle. Patrick King is an internationally best-selling author and social skills coach. His writing draws from a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He has taught the art of becoming likable for years and only writes about real tactics that have been proven to work. Utilize the subconscious causes of likability and charm and learn about: Simple everyday decisions to be more likable Why conventional advice about focusing on others is flawed How to actually listen - a unique and different approach What value has to do with your likability and charm Become pursued and sought out instead of ignored and forgotten and learn: Why being shallow isn't always bad, and is actually valuable What abrasiveness is and why it's more powerful than likability How to become worthy of being liked as second nature Likability has the power to take you anywhere you want in life.
  • Creative Like da Vinci: Practical Everyday Creativity for Idea Generation, New Perspectives, and Innovative Thinking

    Peter Hollins, Jack Fletcher

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, Nov. 6, 2018)
    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. You will learn not only about da Vinci's thinking techniques, but the general building blocks of creative thought and habits of other famous creatives. This audiobook is a thorough handbook on what it means to think different and get outside the box. Stop relying on inspiration or motivation and make thinking outside the box second nature. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for more than 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. Think like one of history's most famous creatives - and then some. Learn the biology and psychology of the creative mind. Building blocks for creativity - from da Vinci and on. Seven techniques to literally thousands of ideas. Creativity routines and habits of household names. How to instantly switch to perspectives and angles. Less theory and more of exactly how to become a prolific creative like the masters. This audiobook is a huge boon for creatives. The ability to generate ideas can be the difference between work and unemployment, and you will gain smart systems to generate thousands. Even if you're not someone who works as a creative, creative thought is one of the most important skills you can ever learn. Life is all about getting from point A to point B, and creative thinking gives you 10 times the opportunities. You can solve problems easier and quicker. Besides, a creative life is a fun, fulfilled, and happy life. To activate your innate creative potential, scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button at the top right of the screen.
  • Brain Fart: Discover Your Flawed Logic, Failures in Common Sense and Intuition, and Irrational Behavior

    Peter Hollins, Wes Super

    Audible Audiobook (Peter Hollins, July 20, 2017)
    Your first instincts and gut feelings are usually flat out wrong. Discover why, and learn how to actually think clearly. A brain fart is a lapse in judgment. We do this every day without realizing it, and it can have severe consequences on our lives. Use this book as a field guide to think better, understand your feelings better, and tame your stupid brain. Cure your flawed thinking habits and mental blunders. Brain Fart is a book that will get you to think about how you think. Never before has such a deep look been taken into the roots of illogical and rash decisions - how they form, and how they persist in our lives. We all recognize our big blunders, but it's the subconscious ones that can sink us. Brain Fart is expertly researched with psychological and scientific studies, and delves into neuroscience and behavioral economics. In a book that has wide ranging implications, Peter Hollins illustrates why we tend to immediately have regret our decisions and proclaim, "What was I thinking?!" Stop falling into your own mental traps and develop clarity of thought. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a best-selling 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.