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The Chimp Paradox

(Vermilion Life Essentials)
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The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters provides a mind management model that explains how different parts of the brain influence our behaviour. It uses the metaphor of a chimp to illustrate the emotional part of the mind, alongside rational thinking processes, helping readers understand how to manage thoughts and emotions to achieve success and happiness. The book presents practical techniques to improve confidence, communication, and the ability to handle challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding and managing your mind to improve performance, relationships, and overall well-being. It offers practical insights into how different parts of the brain influence your emotions and actions, helping you to harness your full potential and achieve personal growth.

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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 book that had the biggest impact on me' -GARETH SOUTHGATE

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 has received high praise in reviews for its impactful insights into personal development. It is credited with aiding professional athletes like Steven Gerrard and Sir Chris Hoy in achieving peak performance. The book's psychological framework has been described as fascinating and pivotal, with endorsements from influential figures who highlight its effectiveness in mental conditioning and personal success.

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ISBN: 9781785042447

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vermilion

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 367g

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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