Neuro- Discipline by Peter Hollins

 

Tricking one's own Brain is a science, and if one is capable of continuously doing this to gain control on discipline, then there is no stopping them from achieving their goal, irrespective of the field.       

“Neuro -Discipline” by Peter Hollins is an insightful book to read to understand the art of conquering one own’s Brain- what they call as “Tricking one own’s Brain”. The Author refers to this as a Neuro science that can be applied by any common person and they don’t need to be a genius to understand the key aspects to this. This more than a self- help book. It is almost a revelation to the reader who is not accustomed to these concepts.

The book is a simple read with neuro- scientific concepts explained in layman’s language with some good on the ground examples. The book is divided into five parts and a summary of all section at the end of the book.

The first part – The Neuroscience of Self discipline is an insightful ride into the aspects about the human brain that directly impacts human self- discipline and focus. The interesting section in this part describes the reader about the tale of two brains inside our head -the cerebral cortex and Limbic system. Readers will enjoy the explanation as how these two parts impact almost all our events and actions all through the day.

The second and third part of the book concentrates on the techniques of tricking the brain. This is fun. Readers will be enlightened to read about the various techniques with which they can play with their own Brain and trick the brain to perform and be focused. These techniques are helpful for every age and would the application will benefit in multiple forms.

This portion has some incredible mind concepts that can help one avoiding self-destructive habits. One of them being imagining oneself in a future time (time travel with one’s mind) with the current habits and acts. How would one feel some weeks later or perhaps months later as a result of the current decision or habit or act.

The next interesting concept that one would come across in this section is the practice of breaking up of monumental tasks and goals into smaller and tiny ones and upon the completion or achievement of these tiny goals feel proud and motivated.

The third part of the book concentrates on the topic of Mind shift that one needs to adopt to if they want their brains to functions with utmost productivity. This section mentions methods and techniques with which one can practice positive mind shift that would be incidental in practicing the concept of tricking one’s brain for self-discipline

The last section – Creating space and calm- relates to the concepts of practicing delaying gratification, keeping a calm and composed mind and the importance of being in discomfort zone to achieve one’s goal and dreams.

The book is a quick read with some 140 pages of insightfulness. Readers of the book will have to consume the concepts and perhaps make a noting of important pointers that they can apply to practice tricking the brain. Tricking one’s brain from being away from pleasure that can make us lazy and in comfort zone is an important act in the current times when the world is full of distractions and focus is almost like an ancient treasure that every want but no one wants to practice it.

The book has quite a bit references to studies and researches that has been conducted in globally renowned universities and institutes. The outcome of these studies is interesting to note considering the overall impact it contributes to the concepts in the book.

The author, Peter Hollins’ has studies psychology and peak human performance.