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The Art of Intentional Thinking: Master Your Mindset. Control and Choose Your Thoughts. Create Mental Habits to Fulfill Your Potential
Your mental models and mindsets will determine your life. Harness and control them to achieve the impossible.
All we can control in this life is our thoughts, which lead to perception and action. If your thoughts are running amok, it will throw your life into chaos. The life you want comes from the way you think - you need to learn how to think intentionally.
Discard unconscious, harmful beliefs and embrace your true power.
The Art of Intentional Thinking is a guide on transformation. Your actions, behaviors, and perspective of the world stem from your thoughts. Unfortunately, this may be harming you rather than helping you. This book takes a deep look into how people tend to think, what exactly how they should subtly re-frame their thoughts to feel confident, powerful, happy, and in charge of their own life.
Intentional thinking is your vehicle to get from Point A to Point B - Point B is the life you want. Every chapter has actionable advice to implement today. The changes are small and simple, but they have huge implications.
Change your thinking to change your life.
Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling 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.
Learn to reshape unhealthy thought patterns and think clearly.
• How to seize agency and control of your life.
• Gain perseverance and willpower quickly.
• How to think in terms of taking action and motion.
• How to think big, yet with realistic steps.
• Embrace gratitude, humility, and thoughtfulness.
Create the change you want by changing the way you think.
All it takes is a simple change of perspective to intentional thinking. Control your thoughts - and welcome to the new chapter of your life where you are able to create the reality you want. Avoid being a slave to your emotions and impulses. Know that every decision you make is exactly the one you want. Think intentionally.
Control your destiny and jump into the driver’s seat by clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page.
All we can control in this life is our thoughts, which lead to perception and action. If your thoughts are running amok, it will throw your life into chaos. The life you want comes from the way you think - you need to learn how to think intentionally.
Discard unconscious, harmful beliefs and embrace your true power.
The Art of Intentional Thinking is a guide on transformation. Your actions, behaviors, and perspective of the world stem from your thoughts. Unfortunately, this may be harming you rather than helping you. This book takes a deep look into how people tend to think, what exactly how they should subtly re-frame their thoughts to feel confident, powerful, happy, and in charge of their own life.
Intentional thinking is your vehicle to get from Point A to Point B - Point B is the life you want. Every chapter has actionable advice to implement today. The changes are small and simple, but they have huge implications.
Change your thinking to change your life.
Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling 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.
Learn to reshape unhealthy thought patterns and think clearly.
• How to seize agency and control of your life.
• Gain perseverance and willpower quickly.
• How to think in terms of taking action and motion.
• How to think big, yet with realistic steps.
• Embrace gratitude, humility, and thoughtfulness.
Create the change you want by changing the way you think.
All it takes is a simple change of perspective to intentional thinking. Control your thoughts - and welcome to the new chapter of your life where you are able to create the reality you want. Avoid being a slave to your emotions and impulses. Know that every decision you make is exactly the one you want. Think intentionally.
Control your destiny and jump into the driver’s seat by clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page.
235 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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Peter Hollins
155 books373 followersPeter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a student of the human condition. He possesses a BS in psychology and a graduate degree.
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September 3, 2019
Doing not thinking
As with anything, doing something about your problem is more effective than thinking about it. Although the thinking comes first, if we get hung up there, nothing gets solved. Action must ensue.
As with anything, doing something about your problem is more effective than thinking about it. Although the thinking comes first, if we get hung up there, nothing gets solved. Action must ensue.
December 20, 2018
Nothing new here - it's just an overview of various mindset frameworks - but it's well written and helped me identify some things I need to work on. Recommended.
September 20, 2022
Release tension set intension....
Another worthy little book by Pete Hollins. Like all his books nicely researched, well organized and presented in a simple palatable oration.
Thumbs up for the lessons carried in the book, and I'd highly recommend this book to anybody interested in self-improvement with no hesitation at all.
Another worthy little book by Pete Hollins. Like all his books nicely researched, well organized and presented in a simple palatable oration.
Thumbs up for the lessons carried in the book, and I'd highly recommend this book to anybody interested in self-improvement with no hesitation at all.
June 20, 2019
يتناول هذا الكتاب في اغلب صفحاته أنواع التفكير .. و كانت عدد صفحات الكتاب ٢٨٩ صفحة .. استخدم الكاتب منها اكثر من ٢١٤ ورقة للتحدث عن أنواع التفكير و إيجابياته و سلبياته .. كانت بمثابة المقدمة المعقدة و السيئة .. و من ثم في الصفحة ٢١٥ انطلق المؤلف وكأنه يبدأ من جديد للحديث عن الفكر بشكل مختصر و مرتب حتى الصفحة ٢٥٢ .. وهذا الجزء فقط هو الذي يستحق نجمتين في التقييم .. و من ثم بدأ خاتمة الكتاب بالحديث عن تطوير الذات و أهمية التعامل مع التفكير .. وبدون اَي تمهيد او مقدمه اتجه المؤلف بعد ذلك للحديث عن الفلسفة و الفكر الفلسفي في الختام و من ثم عاد للحديث عن التفكير العلمي و الإبداعي ؟؟!!!!!!! شعرت و كأني في خلاط.
وجه كلامه للمربين و المعلمين و المهتمين في التدريب .. و لكن الطريقة التي قدم فيها المحتوى .. طريقة مشوشة و سبب رئيسي للتعقيد لا التبسيط .. لم يكن الكاتب موفقا في طريقة تقديم المحتوى .. يحتاج الكتاب الى اعادة ترتيب أفضل و تجزئته الى فصول وربط أفضل .. و الابتعاد عن الحشو و التكرار الممل ..و القفز بين المواضيع الغير مبرر.
الكتاب يقدم مادة تعليمية .. سعى الكاتب الى تقديم اكبر قدر من هذه المادة .. لكنه لم يراعي ضرر بعضها و تاثيره على استيعاب القارئ .. و بالرغم انها ليست جديدة .. لكنها تفتقر الى الأسلوب التعليمي .. فكل ما في الكتاب يعتبر سرد من المعلومات المتراصه مع بعضها البعض .. لكنها ليست ذات معنى.
وجه كلامه للمربين و المعلمين و المهتمين في التدريب .. و لكن الطريقة التي قدم فيها المحتوى .. طريقة مشوشة و سبب رئيسي للتعقيد لا التبسيط .. لم يكن الكاتب موفقا في طريقة تقديم المحتوى .. يحتاج الكتاب الى اعادة ترتيب أفضل و تجزئته الى فصول وربط أفضل .. و الابتعاد عن الحشو و التكرار الممل ..و القفز بين المواضيع الغير مبرر.
الكتاب يقدم مادة تعليمية .. سعى الكاتب الى تقديم اكبر قدر من هذه المادة .. لكنه لم يراعي ضرر بعضها و تاثيره على استيعاب القارئ .. و بالرغم انها ليست جديدة .. لكنها تفتقر الى الأسلوب التعليمي .. فكل ما في الكتاب يعتبر سرد من المعلومات المتراصه مع بعضها البعض .. لكنها ليست ذات معنى.
June 2, 2021
There are a lot of recycled ideas in here, and frankly, I didn't hear anything I hadn't heard before. If you have not read many productivity or practical self-help books, this might be very useful to you. But if you have read the catagory broadly for awhile, this will be old material. There's also some real nonsense in here. For example, the author describes a story about a director who thought away his cancer with focus. Excuse me, what? Then, as an aside, the author mentions that this is no substitute for medicine. That single sentence doesn't excuse the fifteen minute nonsense story that suggests you can think away cancer. There are a few other examples of this magical thinking, too, but by and large, it's a useful book. I gave it two stars because it was short and somewhat useful, reminding me of a few suggestions that, although I had heard them before, are especially useful to me now due to my current life circumstances. Sometimes hearing the right things at the right time is more important than hearing NEW things.
February 19, 2021
Good tools it's up to us to put into practice
Hollins does bring together a range of mental tools, approaches and philosophies that will undoubtedly improve performance and even the quality of life - if applied. The difficult part is getting these practices off the page and into your life.
Some of the big ideas he recommends are big topics in their own right with whole volumes written about them (being present / gratitude / stoicism). Hollins just gives the briefest summary which is OK if that's all you're after.
As it happens I was looking for a summation of good practices in how to think more productively and more clearly - and in that respect he does a great job. Overall very good and recommended
Hollins does bring together a range of mental tools, approaches and philosophies that will undoubtedly improve performance and even the quality of life - if applied. The difficult part is getting these practices off the page and into your life.
Some of the big ideas he recommends are big topics in their own right with whole volumes written about them (being present / gratitude / stoicism). Hollins just gives the briefest summary which is OK if that's all you're after.
As it happens I was looking for a summation of good practices in how to think more productively and more clearly - and in that respect he does a great job. Overall very good and recommended
July 8, 2018
Great content. Fast read.
Nothing really new here if you’re a self improvement junky. Lots of known and well researched concepts presented concisely without a lot of long drawn out stories illustrating (obscuring/distracting) from his excellent and well ordered points. I particularly liked the short bite sized chapters which provide opportunity for content absorption while making the book a fast read.
Nothing really new here if you’re a self improvement junky. Lots of known and well researched concepts presented concisely without a lot of long drawn out stories illustrating (obscuring/distracting) from his excellent and well ordered points. I particularly liked the short bite sized chapters which provide opportunity for content absorption while making the book a fast read.
July 21, 2020
I recommend
This book teaches an overall approach to improve one's life. From science to virtues to stoicism to gratitude , this book covers it all ! Best part is the quick summary at the end of each chapter. It's a quick read. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to improve their life for good.
This book teaches an overall approach to improve one's life. From science to virtues to stoicism to gratitude , this book covers it all ! Best part is the quick summary at the end of each chapter. It's a quick read. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to improve their life for good.
February 13, 2022
Brilliant read! A must-read for anyone who wants to know how to live their best lives - and I'm pretty sure that's everyone. Thinking intentionally, consciously and mastering your mind, is the first and foremost step to designing and living the life you want. This book teaches you how to do just that
April 1, 2019
Thought training for the mind!
A great start to change your mind set. Start taking control of your life and career by starting with how you think. Great training for a positive outlook and how to plan for what you want out of life
A great start to change your mind set. Start taking control of your life and career by starting with how you think. Great training for a positive outlook and how to plan for what you want out of life
April 6, 2021
Eye-opening book on transforming your life by changing your mindset! This book revealed many concepts of self-improvement that I had not found in other self-help books. I may be going back to reread this again!
December 10, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed the structure and performance of the audio book version I listened to.
Read this book despite any other self-help books you have consumed.
The conciseness here is a real gem!
Read this book despite any other self-help books you have consumed.
The conciseness here is a real gem!
August 9, 2018
Interesante, largo y útil
El tema que trata es muy interesante. Los capítulos están bien organizados.
Me parece que podría decir lo mismo en menos palabras.
El tema que trata es muy interesante. Los capítulos están bien organizados.
Me parece que podría decir lo mismo en menos palabras.
January 28, 2022
Great book
Highly recommend for anyone to trying to improve their thinking.
Especially the part about staying in the present connected with me
Highly recommend for anyone to trying to improve their thinking.
Especially the part about staying in the present connected with me
May 18, 2020
Good read!
Good walkthrough of the ways in which our thinking patterns influence our lives. Appreciated the detailed presentation of different mindsets and examples of how they play a role in how we engage with challenges or the unexpected. Definitely worth a read!
Good walkthrough of the ways in which our thinking patterns influence our lives. Appreciated the detailed presentation of different mindsets and examples of how they play a role in how we engage with challenges or the unexpected. Definitely worth a read!
November 5, 2019
An easy-read and a very effective self-improvement book
The material of the book chapters, takeaways at the end of each chapter and the summary at the end of the book are very well thought through.
The logical approach with clear examples that Peter Hollins used in writing this book are refreshing and highly commendable for anyone searching and striving to handle challenges if and when they arise in the course of one’s life.
To effectively benefit from this book I recommend re-reading it as many times as circumstances permit.
The material of the book chapters, takeaways at the end of each chapter and the summary at the end of the book are very well thought through.
The logical approach with clear examples that Peter Hollins used in writing this book are refreshing and highly commendable for anyone searching and striving to handle challenges if and when they arise in the course of one’s life.
To effectively benefit from this book I recommend re-reading it as many times as circumstances permit.
August 17, 2019
I BOUGHT A COPY FOR MY DAUGHTER AS SOON AS I FINISHED READING
Excellent synthesis (2.5 he's of reading) of the mindsets needed for feeling fulfilled in life, achieving what you want and feeling satisfied and grateful and humble with all you get. Don't get stuck in the present, get this book and move forward.
Excellent synthesis (2.5 he's of reading) of the mindsets needed for feeling fulfilled in life, achieving what you want and feeling satisfied and grateful and humble with all you get. Don't get stuck in the present, get this book and move forward.
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