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The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness Paperback – 5 Jan. 2012
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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.
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherVermilion
- Publication date5 Jan. 2012
- Dimensions13.5 x 2.8 x 21.5 cm
- ISBN-10009193558X
- ISBN-13978-0091935580
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The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
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
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The mind programme that helped me win my Olympic Golds ― Sir Chris Hoy
Steve Peters is the most important person in my career ― Victoria Pendleton, World and Olympic Cycling Champion
Steve's been excellent. He is a specialist in what he does and a genius in that field, and is such an understanding guy. ― Brendan Rodgers
Absolutely fascinating, the book is fantastic ... I'm obsessed with this book ― Chris Evans, Radio Two
About the Author
Prof Steve Peters is a consultant psychiatrist and has worked in the clinical field of psychiatry for over 20 years. He specialises in optimising the functioning of the mind, and holds degrees in mathematics and medicine. His clients, past and present, include: NHS organisations, the emergency services, schools and universities, national and Olympic teams, British Cycling, GB Taekwondo, England Rugby, England Football, Liverpool Football Club, British Swimming, UK Track and Field, Sky ProCycling, Masters Golf and World Snooker. Sir Chris Hoy, Steven Gerrard, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Victoria Pendleton, Anne-Marie and Guy Martin have all spoken or written publically about how Professor Peters’s unique model has helped them improve their performance.
Professor Peters is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is on the College Membership Panel for examinations. His work, past and present, in the field of psychiatry and education includes: the National Health Service (NHS) for over 20 years; Clinical Director of Mental Health Services; Clinical Director at Bassetlaw Hospital; Forensic Psychiatrist at Rampton; Senior Clinical Lecturer of Medicine at Sheffield University for over 20 years; Undergraduate Dean at Sheffield University for over 10 years; and visiting Professor at Derby University.
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. For more information about Professor Peters and his work visit chimpmanagement.com.
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- Publisher : Vermilion; 37004th edition (5 Jan. 2012)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 009193558X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0091935580
- Dimensions : 13.5 x 2.8 x 21.5 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 266 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 10 in Spiritual Thought & Practice
- 14 in New Age (Books)
- 22 in Business, Finance & Law
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About the author

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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Customers find the book interesting, engaging, and highly recommended. They say it offers useful, enlightening information and solutions to help them. Readers describe the content as easy to follow, understand, and grasp. They mention it's good for understanding and managing anxiety, as well as a practical guide to managing emotions.
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Customers find the book interesting, amazing, and engaging. They say it gives them insights on how to manage their chimps. Readers appreciate the practical framework that empowers them to navigate their thoughts, emotions, and decisions. They also appreciate the emphasis on values and how these define us as humans. Overall, they describe the book as a gem for personal growth.
"...This book offers an incredibly practical framework that empowers you to navigate your thoughts, emotions, and decisions with newfound clarity...." Read more
"Good read and very informative." Read more
"...It teaches us to accept situations which cannot be changed - because they've happened - to move on and plan the future. I found the various..." Read more
"Fascinating book. About 55% of the way through but thoroughly enjoying. Can see myself taking some lessons from this book into the future...." Read more
Customers find the information in the book useful, enlightening, and powerful. They say it's a work of extreme understanding by the author. Readers also mention the book explains clearly and concisely how the mind works and gives practical advice on controlling emotions.
"...This book offers an incredibly practical framework that empowers you to navigate your thoughts, emotions, and decisions with newfound clarity...." Read more
"Good read and very informative." Read more
"...happened - to move on and plan the future. I found the various sections helpful, and soon became aware when my chimp was pushing himself to..." Read more
"...This a fascinating look at the science behind how we react to certain people/situations and more importantly, how we can manage these reactions." Read more
Customers find the book easy to follow, understand, and grasp. They appreciate the straightforward style with no jargon or complex words. Readers also find the narration refreshing and the brilliant yet simple model of how our minds work based on science relatable and engaging.
"...to grasp the concepts; Dr. Peters explains everything in a relatable and engaging manner...." Read more
"This book is written in a plain, accessible style. It tells us that our brain can conveniently be divided into three parts HUMAN, CHIMP, COMPUTER...." Read more
"...Each idea on its own is relatively easy to grasp but there are loads of them and stitching them all together in a useful way takes time and..." Read more
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Customers find the book good for understanding and managing anxiety. They say it's a practical guide to managing emotions and the way your mind works. Readers also appreciate the straightforward style with no jargon or complex psychological terms. In addition, they say it's simple and direct but reassuring rather than patronizing.
"...empowers you to navigate your thoughts, emotions, and decisions with newfound clarity...." Read more
"...At home and with friends I'm more relaxed and sociable, less introverted and more confident than I can ever recall since very young childhood...." Read more
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Customers find the book repetitive and oversimplified. They mention it's hard to focus on the book and not inspirational.
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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.
This books tells us how to contain(not remove) our chimp, making life easier, better and less confrontational. It teaches us to accept situations which cannot be changed - because they've happened - to move on and plan the future.
I found the various sections helpful, and soon became aware when my chimp was pushing himself to the front of my thinking.
The author helped Chris Hoy to power his way to a cycling gold medal, by helping him contain the chimp and plan various goals to reach on the way to his dream of a gold medal. I just want to get through a day without unnecessary anxiety, and with purpose. If you share those simple aims then this book will help you order your life and bring order to ambition. The added bonus is that the book is an easy read.
Must read for anyone who's ever overreacted to something small, or for anyone looking to make positive changes in their life. This a fascinating look at the science behind how we react to certain people/situations and more importantly, how we can manage these reactions.
Peters' credentials, his work with British Cycling, are flawless. The language used is clearly designed to be understood by the vast majority of people. The concepts are, however, hardcore science and very powerful. Watch out for self-help junkies commenting negatively - if they can quote a string of other books they deem better then clearly nothing so far is working for them. This book will work for most people willing to listen and implement the lessons.
Take your time. If you're going to change your life you won't do it by reading a book in 24 hours. It will take months, maybe a year or two. Understand each idea totally before moving to the next. Each idea on its own is relatively easy to grasp but there are loads of them and stitching them all together in a useful way takes time and patience.
I found some of the metaphors confusing at times. Humans and chimps fine. Then add computers, gremlins, goblins, autopilots and it's starting to get mixed up. And then add stones of life, planets, moons, and at one point cogs, and you wonder if there may have been a more consistent method of presenting the ideas. Don't make the mistake of dismissing the messages because you don't like how they are delivered though. See through the metaphorical irritations.
At the start of the book I had a highly paid but stressful job 200 miles from home, living out of a suitcase 4 days a week. Irritable, irritated, and irritating to others. Today, as I finish it, I've changed jobs, pay cut but still comfortably paid, a short commute from home. Changed the car, and have gone on holiday for the first time in 2 years. I felt my life changing as soon as I made decisions to solve everything making me stressed and unhappy, as soon as I started managing that chimp inside me and learning to recognise and deal with other chimps around me.
I must've changed to others too. Not only did I walk the interview for my new job but my old colleagues, with the single exception of the boss (complete with out of control misplaced ego / chimp) who was recipient of some honest feedback, all said how they would genuinely miss me with an affection I hadn't realised existed. At home and with friends I'm more relaxed and sociable, less introverted and more confident than I can ever recall since very young childhood.
Next task... start the book again from the beginning as I'm sure I've missed things or not really understood them first time. I expect my journey to take a year or so but others may take more or less time. A friend also reading the book is going slower than me. It is good to have someone else working through the book though as you can talk chimp things through without appearing a nutcase.
Don't rush this - it's like doing a university course over a couple of terms not a weekend read. No-one can guarantee success but I wish those who give it a genuine go the very best of luck, though you make your own luck really and this book shows you how. Off for some sangria overlooking the blue ocean now. Thanks Dr Steve Peters.
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I will be using it as a reference and going back to it to maintain my understanding

