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The Chimp Paradox

The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness
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The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters offers a mind management model that explains the conflicting brain functions that influence your thoughts, actions, and emotions. It guides readers on how to manage the emotional and rational parts of the mind to improve confidence, communication, and decision-making. The book is designed to equip you with practical tools for enhancing personal and professional success.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding and managing your mind for personal development. It provides insights into the psychological drivers of behaviour using an accessible model, helping you achieve greater self-control and improve your decision-making skills. This work is ideal for those looking to enhance their mental well-being and unlock their potential.

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The Chimp Paradox

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This eye-catching Vermilion Life Essentials edition of Prof Steve Peters' mind management model will bring this groundbreaking bestseller to an even wider audience of smart-thinking readers.

The ground-breaking mind management model for confidence, success and happiness - over 1 million copies sold.

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 understand yourself and others, and 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, everyday use so that you can identify what is preventing you from living a happier, more successful life.

Packed with key facts that explain how you function as well as exercises for you to work with, the Chimp Model will help you develop the emotional skills and practical habits to become the person you want to be and live the life you want to live.

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The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters is highly praised across several commendations from notable figures. Steven Gerrard credits it with improving his performance, while Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton highlight its significance in their Olympic successes. Brendan Rodgers appreciates Peters’ expertise, and Chris Evans expresses his fascination and enthusiasm for the book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785040573

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 368

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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