Build a Better Brain: Using Neuroplasticity to Train Your Brain for Motivation, Discipline, Courage, and Mental Sharpness (Think Smarter, Not Harder)

This book gets right to the point and makes the point that you really can change your brain, you can do it by dedicated, focused work and it explains how and why. I think everyone should read this book. The advice and science herein are practical for anyone who wants to better themselves or to simply understand how your brain works. It's also a great intro for anyone wondering why it's so hard to change and how difficult it can be to escape negative talk and habits. It's a fast, easy read.

This book was informative without getting too detailed about the precise workings of the brain, which I wouldn’t have understood and would have lost my attention. It answered the questions I was asking in a straight forward, concise manner. I liked the summary at the end. I will have my son read these chapter summaries because in his instant gratification world he won’t read the whole book, but he needs to learn this stuff. Maybe that will whet his appetite to learn more. I have already shared many of the principles found here with him.

Through the help of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Neuroplacticity, Peter Hollins clearly defines how one's brain form good and bad habits. I particularly found the if-then method to be helpful which is as follows: if x occurs, then I will do y. This is unconscious behavior that does not require much willpower thus very easy to implement. Although, that method is found to be easyish, Hollins highlights that using CBT to rid yourself of bad habits is still a tedious process. CBT requires one to be aware of their thought, feelings, and sensations. For example, say an alcoholic would like to drink. It would be beneficial for him ask the following questions: "Where am I?", "How do I feel?", and "What brought this craving up?". These questions are important for the person trying to break this habit because he is noticing cues. The cue could be he is at home lonely, and being alone gives him an overwhelming sense of hopelessness, therefore leading him to a perpetual cycle of alcohol addiction. Thus, if one is struggling with their bad habits such as procrastination, smoking, or any harmful behavior, I would highly suggest this book.

Wow! I took notes everyday and learned a lot to help me. I have used a great deal of what this book had to offer and have begun to see some results. Its wonderful to know that who I use to be and who I wanted to be could be achieved and how. I am grateful that this book exists and is easy to understand and read. Thank you I look forward to more books by this author in the future. 5 stars is not enough 5 more would do.

I admire Peter’s ability to deliver the value and specific information that he promises in his book’s titles. He is not the kind of author that creates expectation and then just throws at you fill-in content, but on the contrary he goes straight to the point with up-to-date theories and examples, as well as his own insights, to maximize the utility of his books.

This was my first attempt to learn about neuroplasticity. This book was worded in a way that the layperson could understand easily. It was a quick read and gave me many ideas on how to start changing my brain and my life. I recommend this book to everybody. The author did an excellent job and I am reading another one of his books next.

I thought that this book was very to- the-point. I appreciate the fact that it didn't dwell on too much unnessessary material. It was very informative and fairly easy to understand.

The brain is so complex that a plethora of individuals spend their whole lives studying it. In "Build a Better Brain" Peter Hollins presents the information in such a succinct manner that it doesn't take a neuroscientist to understand it. Many times I'll buy books about the brain that go just completely over my head; this one did not. As a person that strives to continuously learn and improve, I am so glad I read this book.If you want to learn how your brain communicates and why we react to certain things, do yourself a favor and purchase a copy!

This book is a interesting peak for people who, like me, is interested on knowing the ways of the brain and, specially, what is neuroplasticity and how it works.

This book was just what I wanted, the writer delved into the scientific facts using a non formal and entertaining writing style.I now have a much better understanding of the topic, have strategies to make use of what I’ve learned and the motivation to read and understand more on the topic.A highly recommend author.

Totalmente, explica con buenos ejemplos. Me gusta que no es una guía de éxito, sino que brinda información para que cada quien tome lo mejor y lo ponga en práctica.

I read a few books about "brain change" and "brain rewiring". They explains a lot but fall short of offering concrete solutions. Build a Better Brain offers great info on how the brain really works. And it gives great techniques anyone can use everyday to either break a bad habits or create good habits. Highly recommended if you want to learn how to put your brain to work for your own benefit.

If in doubt, buy it ! Fast to read, much useful information - one of thr better self-help books.