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The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness Kindle Edition

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Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life?

The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can:

- Recognise how your mind is working
- Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts
- Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be

The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your mind works and how you can manage it. It will also help you to identify what is holding you back or preventing you from having a happier and more successful life.

Each chapter explains different aspects of how you function and highlights key facts for you to understand. There are also exercises for you to work with. By undertaking these exercises you will see immediate improvements in your daily living and, over time, you will develop emotional skills and practical habits that will help you to become the person that you want to be, and live the life that you want to live.

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  1. Managing your impulsive, emotional Chimp as an adult will be one of the biggest factors determining how successful you are in life.
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  2. The Chimp is an emotional machine that will hijack you, if you allow it to. It is not good or bad: it is a Chimp. It can be your best friend or your worst enemy. This is The Chimp Paradox.
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  3. Part of the problem is that most people don’t realise that the Chimp is merely making an offer and not a command. You do not have to follow your emotions; you have a choice.
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“Thank you, Steve Peters, for opening my eyes on how to approach my worries and fears…”
—Bradley Wiggins, Winner of Tour de France 2012
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“[The Chimp Paradox is] the mind program that helped me win my Olympic Golds.”
—Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic champion

“Steve Peters is the most important person in my career.”
—Victoria Pendleton, Olympic Gold Medal-winning cyclist

“Dr. Steve Peters uses quite a bit of creative license in The Chimp Paradox to create layman-friendly applications for cutting-edge neuroscience—with spectacular results! Customers will welcome this exciting new approach to managing overeating, uncontrolled rage, and obsessive thinking, and the book’s scientific foundation, though simplified, is solid.”
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Timothy Andrés Pabon is an English- and Spanish-speaking voice-over artist who has worked extensively in advertising and audiobook narration. He has had acting roles on House of Cards and has also been a costar on HBO's acclaimed series The Wire opposite country music legend Steve Earl. As a stage actor, he has worked off-Broadway at the June Havoc Theatre, and his regional credits include Center Stage, the Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, the Hippodrome, Olney Theatre, Rep Stage, and GALA Hispanic Theatre.



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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Digital (January 5, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 5, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Professor Steve Peters

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Professor Steve Peters - Consultant Psychiatrist & CEO Chimp Management Ltd

BA, PGCE, MBBS, MEd, MRCPsych, PhD, DSc, Dip Sports Med

Professor Steve Peters is a medical doctor; he specialises in mental health and the functioning of the human mind. He has dedicated his working life to help people get the best out of themselves and to be in a good place.

Steve's work past and present in the field of psychiatry and education includes: Clinical Director of Mental Health Services within the NHS at a district hospital, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Rampton, Senior Clinical Lecturer of Medicine and Undergraduate Dean at Sheffield University, and visiting Professor at Derby University. He has spent 20 years as an examination panel member at the Royal College of Psychiatry and has been an expert advisor to World Anti-doping Agency.

He has been a consultant to over 20 Olympic and national sporting teams including Liverpool FC, British Cycling, GB Taekwondo, England Rugby and England Football. Outside of elite sport, Prof Peters works with CEOs, senior executives, teachers, students, hospital staff and patients. Steven Gerrard, Sir Chris Hoy, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Victoria Pendleton, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Lee Westwood, Jonathan Trott and Raheem Sterling are people that have all spoken publicly about how Prof Peters' has helped them during their career.

Professor Peters is also a best-selling author, and his latest book ‘A Path through the Jungle’ was published in 2021. Steve has also authored 3 other books including the bestselling self-help book of all time in the UK, The Chimp Paradox, which has sold over a million copies - as per Nielsen TCM Chart 2020. Other achievements include attending Downing Street for winning the senate award twice for his excellence in teaching.

For fun, Steve competes in track and field athletics and has held multiple World Masters Champion titles and world records over the 100, 200 and 400 metres.

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David Shelton
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and unique
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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I read a snapshot of this book on an app that summarizes books. Found it interesting enough I bought it. The material for managing yourself mentally is interesting enough. However also being mostly left handed / right brain dominate this book mixes information and analogies that make it in my opinion easy to remember and easily relatable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable and Interesting
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I'm not into self help books, but this one is a readable explanation of how the parts of your mind work together or against each other and gives tactics on where to spend your energy to get your mind in order. The author uses readable language, and understandable concepts to explain how it works.

While not the authorial intent, if you are a Christian, this is a nuts and bolts explanation of what Paul is talking about in the latter part of Romans 7. This is where Paul describes his two selves, the one that does what he wants to do (the human), and the one that does stupid stuff despite his best efforts (the chimp). I suspect there are parallels in other religious traditions and would be interested in their writings on the topic.
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Mme Pickles Angela
4.0 out of 5 stars Food for thought
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
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I really liked this book. I would challenge anybody to read it and not get some useful stuff out of it. Easy to understand both linguistically and concepts-wise. I have read it once and have recommended it to friends. I will also read it again and do some of the exercises in it. I found it helpful as a tool to manage the mind and get a handle on where one might be sabotaging oneself without even realising it.
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Rototuna Rocket
5.0 out of 5 stars A Simple Mind Map
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2012
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As a recreational cyclist of 50 years or so and an amateur racer for the past 30 years and a follower of pro cycling, I had read frequent references to chimps in relation to the elite athletes of British Cycling. I had also read of Dr Steve Peters who works with British Cycling and the Sky Procycling Team. I also knew that his work with the athletes had been extremely successful in helping them win a string of Olympic Gold Medals in Beijing 2008.

I was therefore curious as to what the fuss was about. This book neatly and clearly sums up the concepts applied by the author in his work. His thesis is that we all have 3 parts to our brain, a Chimp who works on emotion and sees things in black and white and a Human who is calm, sensible and logical. Both struggle for control and often the Chimp wins and make us do things in sport and everyday life that we might regret. The Chimp and the Human program the third part of our brain which is the Computer. In other words the part that allows us (amongst other things) to ride a bike, drive a car, and behave in a reasonable manner towards our fellow humans.

Using the concepts and ideas in the book, one can learn how to manage the Chimp to get the best out of sport, work and life. It also teaches us how to recognize and work around other people's Chimps.

I found this book gave me a great insight into the way I used to react to sporting, work and general life situations. It alerted me to the existence of my Chimp and gave me some tools to manage it.

The book is an excellent tool for planning sporting objectives.

Don't expect this book to give you the answers to life's problems but it will certainly give you the tools to help you deal with them.

Highly recommended
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Keith Garrick
5.0 out of 5 stars So good that I am using it for my "course book"
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016
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I write on the same subject matter, but I've decided that this book will be my recommended "course book" to explain in a vivid and very effective manner how the brain works and then how to work it. I will use this book for this essential piece that helps build what I call "The Only Sure Path To The Greatest Life" and for my upcoming book called, tentatively, Smart (and easy) Self Control.

It is very understandable, very usable, and excellently written.

I've read many, many, many books on the brain, emotions, behaviors, but I would say this is one of the best overall and, I think, the best for most people to read and learn from - and to implement from. I've taken the liberty on my site of doing an overview chart of the functions and characteristics of these three brains, which I think will help people to understand better how the pieces fit together.

I highly recommend this book to everyone who needs to learn how the brain operates and how to operate it - which should be every human on the planet.

Keith D. Garrick
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christy
3.0 out of 5 stars Good information with too much repetition
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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Some very good insights and ideas. Mostly promoting replacing negative thoughts with effective "self talk" to improve your life. My only criticism is that the author takes FOREVER to get to the point. Way, way too much redundant information. The book could be 1/4 the length and get the point across much sooner.
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Guiselle Aviña
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2024
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It is a must if you want to master yourself. I love the Author and I bought the practical book as well. I finished the Chimp Paradox and I believe is a must to read. Very useful information and very well explained. I got the audiobook just to remember and have in mind everything I learned here!
Everybody should read this book.
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Live changing
5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book if you read it well
Reviewed in India on December 10, 2023
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This is an elaborate explanation for a common phenomena and is holy grail if you learn how to use it well
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Life-Changing Gem for Mind Management!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2023
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I can't recommend "The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme" enough! This book truly lives up to its reputation as a life-changing read. From the very first page, I found myself captivated by Dr. Steve Peters' insightful approach to understanding and managing the complexities of our minds.

This book offers an incredibly practical framework that empowers you to navigate your thoughts, emotions, and decisions with newfound clarity. Dr. Peters' "Chimp Model" is a game-changer, helping you identify and work with your emotional side in a way that's both enlightening and empowering. As I delved deeper into the chapters, I felt like I was uncovering hidden keys to unlocking my full potential.

What sets "The Chimp Paradox" apart is its ability to strike a perfect balance between scientific depth and reader-friendly language. You don't need to be a psychology expert to grasp the concepts; Dr. Peters explains everything in a relatable and engaging manner. It's like having a personal mentor guiding you through the fascinating landscape of your own mind.

Since reading this book, I've witnessed profound positive changes in how I approach challenges, communicate with others, and manage my stress. The techniques shared here are not just theories – they're practical tools that you can apply immediately to enhance your daily life.

If you're looking for a transformative read that can genuinely impact your mindset and help you achieve a higher level of self-awareness, "The Chimp Paradox" is the answer. It's an investment in your personal growth and well-being that you won't regret. Dive into this book with an open mind, and you'll be rewarded with a wealth of wisdom that can shape your life for the better.
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Wiechmann Tanja
5.0 out of 5 stars Wirklich empfehlenswertes Buch
Reviewed in Germany on June 15, 2023
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Ich hatte das Buch durch Pinterest entdeckt und dachte mir, da ich momentan an mir selbst arbeiten möchte, wäre das ein guter Schritt. Viel konnte man nicht durch den Text auf dem Hinterblatg erfahren aber trotz dessen war ich sehr gespannt. Ich wurde wirklich sehr positiv überrascht von dem Buch. Es lehrte mir viel über mich selbst, über andere und die Beziehungen zu anderen Personen. Ich kann dieses Buch nur weiterempfehlen für jeden, der sich mal auf einer ganz anderen Ebene kennenlernen möchte. Stand jetzt habe ich mir auch vorgenommen das Buch noch mindestens ein weiteres Mal zu lesen
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