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The Chimp Paradox
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  • Published: 20 October 2020
  • ISBN: 9781785042447
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $29.99

The Chimp Paradox

The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness

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Paperback
20 Oct 2020
Tr. Paperback
4 Jan 2016
Tr. Paperback
1 Apr 2012
EBook
5 Jan 2012
Audiobook
5 Jan 2012
Audio CD
15 Aug 2016
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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 groundbreaking mind management model designed to improve self-confidence, communicate effectively, and build success, from the award-winning psychiatrist.

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER

'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

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:

‘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
  • Published: 20 October 2020
  • ISBN: 9781785042447
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $29.99
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About the author

Steve Peters

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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Praise for The Chimp Paradox

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

For anyone guilty of sabotaging their own happiness, these wise words and insights could be just what you need.

The Sun

If you want to know, in general terms, about the psychological techniques that Bradley Wiggins used in the Tour de France that helped him win, you can find out through this book, The Chimp Paradox by Dr Steve Peters

Richard Bacon, Radio Five Live

He is the best. I’ve played my most consistent form for Liverpool and England since seeing Steve.

Steven Gerrard, Steven Gerrard

Steve Peters is a genius.

Dave Brailsford, Principal at Sky ProCycling

This book is fantastic ... [it] really does offer simple but effective ways to really improve your life.

Ronnie O'Sullivan

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

For world class mental edge

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