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The Science of Self

The Science of Self

Peter Hollins

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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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The Science of Self - Energy Rules Everything

Energy Rules Everything

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06/08/20 • 10 min

Visit our sponsor Let's Get Checked at https://trylgc.com/NMG and get 20% off your order! Read the show notes and/or transcript at https://bit.ly/2YZsbUs Endless Energy is a guide to becoming insanely energetic. It addresses what drains you, what energizes you, and everything in between. It goes deep into the psychology and physiology of energy to make sure that symptoms, as well as root causes, are addressed. In the end, you will have all the tools to jumpstart your life in any direction you choose. https://petehollins.com/ (Peter Hollins) at PeteHollins.com has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a  dozen years and is a bestselling 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. For narration information visit RussellEricNewton.com or for production information visit NewtonMG.com

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The Science of Self - Intentional Restraint

Intentional Restraint

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09/11/20 • 12 min

Creating intentional constraints can force creativity because they require innovation to make something work. It necessitates deviation from the norm, and forces you to rearrange, rethink, repurpose, and reimagine things so basic as definitions and boundaries. There are numerous examples provided, such as dealing with copyright violations, but it can be as simple as asking “What if we had to do things in this certain way?” You’d find a way that is counterintuitive and exploratory by necessity. Get the audiobook on Audible at https://bit.ly/rapid-idea Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition. Visit https://www.PeteHollins.com to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think. For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg #AustinKleon #ColumbiaUniversity #DjangoReinhardt #LindaWilliamson #IntentionalConstraints #MengZhu #PatriciaStokes #PhilHansen #RaviMehta #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins # #StephenColbert

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The Science of Self - Become More Energetic: Biologically and Psychologically.
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05/28/20 • 2 min

Visit our sponsor Let's Get Checked at https://trylgc.com/NMG and get 20% off your order! Read the show notes and/or transcript at https://bit.ly/2YZsbUs Endless Energy is a guide to becoming insanely energetic. It addresses what drains you, what energizes you, and everything in between. It goes deep into the psychology and physiology of energy to make sure that symptoms, as well as root causes, are addressed. In the end, you will have all the tools to jumpstart your life in any direction you choose. https://petehollins.com/ (Peter Hollins) at PeteHollins.com has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a  dozen years and is a bestselling 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. For narration information visit RussellEricNewton.com or for production information visit NewtonMG.com

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The Science of Self - Decision Traps

Decision Traps

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06/15/23 • 37 min

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00:02:33 Preferring Simplicity

00:05:52 Relying On Contrast

00:08:16 Avoid All Loss

00:12:46 Reduce Risk

00:16:29 The Resulting Trap

00:21:35 Confirmation Bias

00:25:08 Gambler’s Fallacy

00:27:51 Rosy Retrospection

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• Through no fault of our own, there are many ways our brains can actively fool us into suboptimal decisions.

• The first cognitive bias is a preference for simplicity and a distrust for complexity. Sadly, life isn’t always so simple. This can lead us to prefer the simpler, more direct option over options that are perceived to be more complex and have hidden factors.

• The second cognitive bias is a reliance on contrast and relative value. This makes us susceptible to terrible decisions because relative value is meaningless to us—the only thing that should matter is objective and absolute value.

• The third cognitive bias is a tendency to avoid losses. The psychological harm of a loss is exponentially that of the psychological benefit of a gain—thus, we seek to avoid losses in decisions whenever possible, even when it is illogical.

• The fourth cognitive bias is a tendency to reduce risk. This is similar to the tendency to avoid losses. We act to reduce risk because it feels psychologically more comfortable and less stressful, despite usually being a poorer decision overall.

• Cognitive biases are actually the most natural and instinctual way of thinking, which is bad news for your decision-making muscle. This chapter represents four more common cognitive biases that will cause suboptimal decisions.

• Confirmation bias is when you see or interpret things only to bolster your pre-existing assumptions and beliefs. This can cause, in a word, blindness.

• The gambler’s fallacy is when you try to find patterns in random, chaotic events that you have no control over. There is a lack of using actual evidence.

• Rosy retrospection is when you emphasize the positive nature of a past experience and apply that incorrect assessment to a current situation. Your biased memory calls the shots here, not your wealth of past experiences.

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The Science of Self - Bringing Self-Discipline Traits To Life - Part 2
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02/02/22 • 11 min

• This kind of self-reflection allows you to see exactly what areas you need to work on and see whether your efforts are resulting in progress.

• Depending on which aspects you identify as under-developed, you can do a lot to improve.


• To find positive mentors, reach out to others and network, or simply ask for help and advice from accomplished people.


• To develop sensory rich vision, make a goal collage or practice visualization to conjure up a vivid, five-sense image of the end you’re aiming for. To increase self-belief, actively court failure and rejection—to prove to yourself that your worth as a person doesn’t stem from these things. Meditation, mindfulness, and self-care also go a long way to cultivating self-compassion.


• To have better planning and organization, start by decluttering both your mind and workspace to cut down on distractions. Set up habits that allow you to atomate, delegate and concentrate.


• To build skills and education, keep reading. Become curious, and ask questions, learning where you can. To improve patience and perseverance, focus on the smallest, sustainable change you can make and keep up every day. To see work as play, change your language. Don’t say, “I have to do XYZ,” but instead say, “I choose to do XYZ.” Remember, nobody is forcing you to be the best version of yourself.


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Get the audiobook on Audible at http://bit.ly/PowerOfSelfDiscipline


Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home


Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition.


Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think.


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The Science of Self - SCAMPER it!

SCAMPER it!

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09/18/20 • 15 min

The SCAMPER method from Bob Eberle stands for seven techniques that help direct thinking toward innovative ideas and solutions: (S) substitute, (C) combine, (A) adapt, (M) minimize/magnify, (P) put to another use, (E) eliminate, and (R) reverse. Collectively, these techniques are based on the idea that you can come up with something new by simply modifying the old things already present around you. Get the audiobook on Audible at https://bit.ly/rapid-idea Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition. Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think. For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg #BobEberle #magnify #reverse #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #SCAMPER #eliminate #combine #adapt
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The Science of Self - MM #16: Storytell In Reverse

MM #16: Storytell In Reverse

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09/01/21 • 7 min

Mental Model #16 Storytell in Reverse. When it comes to causation, sometimes we just need to get better at thinking in a certain manner. You have a visual aid in a fishbone diagram, which goes on to document causes of causes and so on. This is storytelling in reverse because you start with a conclusion and you work backward through sometimes ambiguous means.

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Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home

Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition.

Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think.

For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home

For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg

#StorytellinReverse #FishboneDiagram #CauseandEffect #Causation #MentalModels #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #TheScienceofSelf

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The Science of Self - Toxic Beliefs That Hinder Your Assertiveness
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12/23/20 • 11 min

The Art and Science of Self Growth by Peter Hollins- a Newton Media Group production. This is the holiday season, late December 2020. On behalf of Peter Hollins, I'd like to wish you the best holiday season possible for you and your family hoping that you stay safe and healthy during these unique times for the holiday season. We're going to take a break from the regular podcast production schedule and we're going to use these two weeks to present to you some of the top podcast episodes from our sister podcast from Newton Media Group entitled Social Skills Coaching by Patrick King. While the show notes for these episodes will be abbreviated please if you want more information, visit your podcast provider and search for Social Skills Coaching by Patrick King where you can find these episodes with the full show notes, and if you're interested in the full episode transcripts, please visit Newtonmg.com, go to the podcast section from the pulldown select Social Skills Coaching. We hope you enjoy these and we hope you have a great holiday season. Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/social-skills-shownotes Learn more or get a free mini-book on conversation tactics at https://bit.ly/pkconsulting For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg
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The Science of Self - Willful Ignorance is Worse than Laziness
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12/25/20 • 19 min

The Art and Science of Self Growth by Peter Hollins- a Newton Media Group production. This is the holiday season, late December 2020. On behalf of Peter Hollins, I'd like to wish you the best holiday season possible for you and your family hoping that you stay safe and healthy during these unique times for the holiday season. We're going to take a break from the regular podcast production schedule and we're going to use these two weeks to present to you some of the top podcast episodes from our sister podcast from Newton Media Group entitled Social Skills Coaching by Patrick King. While the show notes for these episodes will be abbreviated please if you want more information, visit your podcast provider and search for Social Skills Coaching by Patrick King where you can find these episodes with the full show notes, and if you're interested in the full episode transcripts, please visit Newtonmg.com, go to the podcast section from the pulldown select Social Skills Coaching. We hope you enjoy these and we hope you have a great holiday season. Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/social-skills-shownotes Learn more or get a free mini-book on conversation tactics at https://bit.ly/pkconsulting For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg
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The Science of Self - A Mindset of Listening

A Mindset of Listening

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12/28/20 • 15 min

The Art and Science of Self Growth by Peter Hollins- a Newton Media Group production. This is the holiday season, late December 2020. On behalf of Peter Hollins, I'd like to wish you the best holiday season possible for you and your family hoping that you stay safe and healthy during these unique times for the holiday season. We're going to take a break from the regular podcast production schedule and we're going to use these two weeks to present to you some of the top podcast episodes from our sister podcast from Newton Media Group entitled Social Skills Coaching by Patrick King. While the show notes for these episodes will be abbreviated please if you want more information, visit your podcast provider and search for Social Skills Coaching by Patrick King where you can find these episodes with the full show notes, and if you're interested in the full episode transcripts, please visit Newtonmg.com, go to the podcast section from the pulldown select Social Skills Coaching. We hope you enjoy these and we hope you have a great holiday season. Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/social-skills-shownotes Learn more or get a free mini-book on conversation tactics at https://bit.ly/pkconsulting For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg
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How many episodes does The Science of Self have?

The Science of Self currently has 435 episodes available.

What topics does The Science of Self cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Social Sciences and Science.

What is the most popular episode on The Science of Self?

The episode title 'Energy Rules Everything' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Science of Self?

The average episode length on The Science of Self is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Science of Self released?

Episodes of The Science of Self are typically released every 3 days.

When was the first episode of The Science of Self?

The first episode of The Science of Self was released on May 28, 2020.

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