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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

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An outstanding book. Having previously seen Dr Peters cited by famous sportspeople including Bradley Wiggins, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, David Millar and Craig Bellamy, for helping them reach their potential and be happy, I did wonder what his magic formula was. The model and techniques that he introduces and explains in his book help solve the mystery. I found myself agreeing with so much of what he was saying, and he helped me connect some thoughts which were already in my head but I hadn't yet worked out how they joined together; a real insight into what makes self and others tick. In some ways I wish that I had read this book years ago. It is by no means a book just for high performing sports people as his model has utility in helping people from all walks of life gain more self-awareness and manage their thoughts and emotions in very constructive way. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in personal growth.

Want to unlock the power of your mind/ be happier?

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Provided answers to the mental turbulence I have faced most of my life.
If only I had encountered the information years ago.

Answered so many questions

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This book changed my life...a bit OTT you probably think, but after a crap few years, culminating in divorce, loss of my home and anger issues I came across this book, and it helped me get myself back on track. I can't recommend it highly enough. if you're in a rut, but not sure why, or how to get out of it, have a listen to this

made me think...

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OMG….everyone needs to listen to this. Especially entitled spoilt brats like me. I’ve reacted ‘openly and honestly’ all my life. Straight off the cuff.
Almost like a badge of honour and I’m usually right. However it has never done me any good in life. I’m just a big chimp, my human gave up trying to control my chimp years ago…..this is a brilliant book that simplifies how to live a successful, good and kind life (to yourself and others). Plenty to take away in here. Should be taught in schools!

Spoilt brat who needed this decades ago!

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great to have the author narrating his own work keeping his regional accent. the content is easy to understand the challenge is to commit to implement what you have learnt.

time to begin training my chimp...

An accessible model for the mind

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