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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: Steve Peters
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The groundbreaking mind management model designed to improve self-confidence, communicate effectively, and build success, from the award-winning psychiatrist.

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER

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

In his revolutionary, science-backed bestseller, Dr Steve Peters introduces The Chimp Paradox, the powerful mind management model that can help you become a happier, confident, and more successful person.

Drawing on years of research, Dr 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 works
  • Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts
  • Reduce anxiety and grow self-confidence
  • Identify what is holding you back
  • Take control and improve your decision-making
  • Build success in both your personal and professional life


Each chapter explores how your mind functions, highlighting key insights and practical exercises designed to help you see improvements in your daily life and build lasting emotional skills.

Packed with proven techniques and easy-to-follow guidance, The Chimp Paradox will help you develop the habits and mindset needed to become the person you want to be.

Praise for The Chimp Paradox:

'The book that had the biggest impact on me' Sir Gareth Southgate

‘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 CBE, 2x Olympic Champion and 9x World Champion Cyclist

‘This book is fantastic ... [it] really does offer simple but effective ways to really improve your life.’ Ronnie O'Sullivan, 7x World Snooker Champion

‘Steve Peters is a genius.’ Dave Brailsford, Team Principal of UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers Cycling

‘He is the best. I’ve played my most consistent form for Liverpool and England since seeing Steve.’ Steven Gerrard, manager and former professional footballer
© Prof Steve Peters 2012 (P) Penguin Audio 2012

Anxiety Disorders Mental Health Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Happiness Emotions Health Management
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Amazing book for development awareness of our inner irrational side and how we can gain control to do, be and live our best at all times

1 of top 2 self awareness+self improvement books

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Well Done Steve, awesome book full of how to tools to manage and create a happy life.

A real game changer

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Thankyou for presenting the way the brain works in this simple manner. It has helped and I know it will continue to do so. The clarity, analogy and way in which the parts were broken down are achievable. A must read and do for anyone interested in the brain, mind and body.

My chimp has enjoyed this book.

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Fantastic book with such wonderful insight into human behaviour and in learning about yourself. Fantastic for developing leaders.

Knowing yourself-intimately

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Awesome. every minute of it. life changing. highly recommendable. a b c e d f

life changing. honestly

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