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Whatever you want to do or accomplish, there is always going to be a learning curve. The question is—can you overcome it quickly enough to get to your goals? Or will the slow progress make you give up? Refine your practice strategy to reach your potential in record time. The Art of Practice is a book from renowned learning expert Peter Hollins that simply deconstructs the entire process and gives you an easy step-by-step process to go from novice to expert.

Mental Models 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).

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.

Make learning easier, more efficient, and more organized, and discover how to outpace, outthink, and outperform others. Think outside the box, and strategically accelerate your expertise with the tips and techniques presented in this book.

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? Get your habits into shape and start living the life that you want. How to make willpower automatic, second nature, and habitual.

Wish you could learn and memorize more in less time? Stay focused, quit being frustrated, and absorb info like a human sponge? If you're looking to (1) accelerate your learning abilities, (2) improve your memory instantly, (3) pick up new skills efficiently, and (4) fly through material and ace tests - the answers are right in front of you. Step-by-step methods and habits to train your brain. Learn Like Einstein is your scientifically proven field guide on using your brain to its fullest potential like Albert Einstein.

The 80-20 Learner will force you to dramatically change the way you approach learning. It will help you dissect all of your knowledge and materials, and then ruthlessly cut them down until you find only what is necessary. And that's what will take you to the next level. In this book, learn how to embody an 80-20 Pareto mindset in all the learning and skill acquisition that you do, and how you can make more progress in weeks than others can in years.

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. Psychological Triggers is an introduction to yourself - your impulses, your desires, and everything in your subconscious that drives you to action.

Your comfort zone provides the safety and security of being tucked into bed. But in that safety, you accomplish nothing, experience nothing, learn nothing, and end up with nothing. It's a trap, and you need to get out. Life is for living, not merely existing. Which are you doing? The Science of Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone is not a motivational "rah rah" book. It is not 10 different versions of "just do it" or "live, laugh, love." This book is a little different. It is a deep look, backed by science, into what keeps us from doing what we want, when we want. This book answers the question: how do you gain the confidence to consistently break out of your comfort zone to accomplish any goals you have? You'll learn what actually matters, and what to stop wasting your time on.

What if you could approach challenges not as roadblocks, but as territories waiting to be claimed? Imagine possessing the strategic brilliance of Alexander the Great, the unwavering resolve that carved empires, and the influential charisma of Cleopatra that commanded attention and loyalty, the persistence and genius of Ghengis Khan. In a world demanding resilience, vision, and bold action, the timeless principles of history's most formidable leaders are more relevant than ever.

The ability to effectively absorb, retain, and apply knowledge isn't just valuable—it's essential. Whether you're a student facing exams, a professional staying current in your field, or simply someone passionate about lifelong learning, this book provides the research-backed strategies you need to transform your cognitive abilities.

The Lifelong Learner is about accomplishing your goals. The skill of learning is so valuable in life because without it, you are stuck in place, exactly where you are right now. No growth, no development, and nothing accomplished.

Sorry, you can’t actually “train your brain”. But you can force it to adapt, grow, and perform to its 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.

The Self-Discipline Manual is about training you (yes, training) to achieve everything that you want and nothing less. It's about understanding what causes motivation and self-discipline and how to attack your daily tasks, habits, or goals with the fire of a thousand suns. We attack this issue of you versus yourself from every possible angle, and you will be well-armed to face your lazy and procrastinating ways.

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. How to Self-Learn focuses not only on learning but what it means to direct your own learning. Anyone can read a book, but what about more? You will learn to deconstruct a topic and then construct your own syllabus and plan. Gathering information, initial research, having a dialogue with new information—unlock these skills and you will unlock your life.

Old-School Grit is a book that shows the path. To be precise, the path that some of history’s greatest figures have taken. You’ll learn from them, hear about their struggles, and see the massive amounts of self-discipline, willpower, and general tenacity they used to become worthy of history books.

Build Rapid Expertise has a simple goal. Let’s help you get from point A to point B, where point B is an extremely high level of expertise in your desired area or topic. You’ll learn how to learn effectively and what steps you must take to gain a respectable and enviable knowledge base. Understand what the industry leaders know and how to make sense of completely foreign topics.

This is a book about practical neuroscience. That means that while it is scientifically based, it gets down to how you can compensate for your brain's evolutionary habits and excel in spite of them. Our brains are stuck in the year 10,000 BC, so let's find out how to make that work for us.

ACE Your Exams, Tests, & Quizzes is an instructional guide to the thing that matters the most in academic – taking tests. It takes you through the three phrases: before, during, and after. Before is all about your preparation, during is all about how to stay calm and look at test questions differently, and after is all about your postmortem analysis for perpetual improvement.

Want to create new habits? Become more disciplined? Change your life in any way whatsoever? Strategy comes later. First and foremost, you need the energy to take these challenges on. Learn to become your own battery. Fix fatigue, laziness, apathy, and sloth. Have More 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.