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The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness (Unabridged)
 
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The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Dr Steve Peters (Author, Narrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (302 customer reviews)
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  • Listening Length: 9 hours and 45 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Random House AudioBooks
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 9 Jan 2012
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006WCJ9OS
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (302 customer reviews)
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Do you sometimes behave irrationally or impulsively? Do you face some situations with fear and trepidation? Do feelings of self-doubt consume everyday activities? Leading consultant psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters knows more than anyone how impulsive behaviour or nagging self-doubt can impact negatively on our professional and personal lives. In this, his first book, Steve shares his phenomenally successful mind-management programme that has been used to help elite athletes and senior managers alike to conquer their fears and operate with greater control, focus and confidence.

Seemingly complex concepts are made simple with the use of memorable analogies - such as the 'chimp', that seemingly irrational and impulsive being that inhabits our minds - and real-life case studies. Never before will you have had such a deep and clear understanding of your own behaviour and natural responses to certain people or situations. This knowledge, combined with simple techniques that can be easily incorporated into daily life, will help you to control your emotional impulses and reach your full potential, leading to success at work and a happier, harmonious home life.

©2012 Steve Peters; (P)2012 Random House AudioGO

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315 of 328 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book 9 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
this book is fantastic... i have been a profesional sportsman for 20n years winning 3 world titles..4 uk champs..4 masters titles plus many more titles... my journey has not always been the the best in terms of how i have felt about it.. many times vowing to retire.. it has been that hard.. in this time i have worked with many people to try and help me through the journey... and in my opionion nothing has come close to how this book explains things.. this book really helps you make the descions for yourself.. it gives you he tools to deal with all things life can throw at you.. it has enabled me to to see the wood through the trees.. it has helped me see that i was not going mad.. i just was not able to understand how my mind the machine works..i now am able to play snooker and not feel that my self worth depends on winning a game of snooker.. which i have done for years.. yes i still want to win.. but i dont need to define my self through having to win every snooker game i play in..i now feel able to play.. and handle the the negative thoughts which used to make me wanna lose and go home..and tell my self i did not want to compete..i had that mind set for years..
the book has also helped me make good choices in making time for the people who really matter in life.. this is called the troop.. and how much better life has got since getting the right people back in my life..tjhis has made i massive difference to my life.. it is ongoing.. and needs you to put the work in.. it wont just happen.. you need to make it happen.. the book really does offer simple but effective ways on how to really improve your life..i have red many self help books.. and worked with many people the field of self help.. and nothing comes close to to this model.. anyone can get something out of reading the book..
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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A brilliant, brilliant, brilliant book. I am a GP and former medical student who was taught by Dr Steve Peters. This book has helped me in my own personal life and I have started to use the techniques to help my patients. The changes this model can make to the outlook and mental health problems of my patients has been amazing. With regards to myself this is helping me achieve my goals in my amateur sports and in dealing with the huge pressure that comes from practising medicine. By adopting the chimp model I can operate in a calm manner that allows my 'computer' to work freely and me to be the best GP I can to my patients, optimise my life with my very busy surgeon husband and enjoy my free time effectively. I have used it in my amateur sports of tennis, swimming and running and the effect is so powerful. I have gone from being able to practice at tennis with any of the good players at my club yet falling apart in matches to now enjoying playing matches and playing well in them!!

A huge burden of the work of a GP is mental health problems and this is a fantastic book for people to help heal themselves. However, this is not just a book for those with anxiety or depression or another mental health problem, it is a book for anyone and I believe everyone would benefit from reading it. Everyone has a 'chimp', so everyone can get a lot out of this book and therefore more out of life. I have already recommended it to my friends, medical and non medical, as I rate it so highly. �11.99, (the price of a take away pizza) for a better life?! No contest in my opinion!
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66 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What an amazing book! Steve Peters uses his years of experience as a teacher and mentor to put accross the science of the workings of the mind in a way that is simple, enjoyable and enlightening to read. To get the most of this book please! please! please! keep a notebook with you while reading it and do the exercises. There is so much to learn from this book that I'm sure reading it at different stages and times of your life will reveal different truths and offer continual guidance, it's a real life changer. Take action, buy the book, it's a must read. To quote Tim Robbins (Andy Dufresne) in the classic film the Shawshank Redemption "I guess it comes down to a simple choice, really. Get busy living or get busy dying" :-)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 11 May 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you want to know why you react / over react sometimes, or have members of teams / family that do so, then read this book. Gives an interesting insight into the brain and personality which can be related to many scenarios. I found it an easy read.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Taking Control 12 Nov 2012
By jules
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My doctor recommended this book to me as I struggled to cope following the death of my husband. It is written in plain English and easy to follow, with an amount of humour and has helped me to begin to understand myself. I have passed it to a friend and he too is benefitting from reading it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book Cannot Recommend Highly Enough! 23 April 2012
By RosieC
Format:Paperback
What an excellent book. After reading only a few chapters I was able to curb my desire to eat chocolate and snacks unecessarily, and understand and help prevent myself getting stressed out by simple things. Very easy to read, makes complete sense, and easy to learn from. Top Notch and would recommend to anyone! Thankyou Dr Steve Peters! :)
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Genius! 7 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I'm on my second read-through of The Chimp Paradox and it's as much of a page turner this time as the first time, if not more! I'm a little biased because I'm currently working with a senior team of athletes preparing for 2012 so I am very grateful for anything that helps me gain a deeper insight into how the brain works and how to help people be the best they can be. The Chimp Paradox does just this, in a brilliantly accessible and engaging manner. Whilst many of the concepts seem simple, Dr. Peters has drawn on a wealth of research, particularly from the field of neuroscience, which for me, gives the book both style and substance. As with most things in life, the book won't appeal to everyone but I recommend it unreservedly. I look forward to deepening my understanding of Dr. Peters' mind management programme - from my experience so far, I believe it will help me and the people I work with understand ourselves better and be more empowered to be the best we can be in whatever we choose to pursue in life.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing perspective on life
This excellent book should be required reading and provides a helpful model and insights to improve self awareness and interaction with others. Read more
Published 1 day ago by P T Cobbe
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on the human mind
Interesting psychological model to explain how the human brain works.

Accessible and written in an easy style. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Catherine Grace McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Really useful insight into human behaviour
This is a fantastic book and breaks down human behaviour into an easy to understand analogy of chimp brain v human brain. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Michael Oliver
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a mention of sport
Dr Peters is well known for working with the British cycling team and Team Sky (the testimonials are on the cover of the book). Read more
Published 4 days ago by Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
Fantastic book for anyone and those wanting to understand HOW the mind works. Layout and information in this book is excellent.
Published 4 days ago by Dina Chauhan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for everyone
This was a surprise request from my son who rejects academia. He likes the way that it is able to apply to all areas of life and he will use it as he is a football coach for... Read more
Published 6 days ago by jubo
2.0 out of 5 stars Planet of the apes
There is some sensible, if pretty straight forward, advice on controlling emotional reactions to situations and recognising emotional needs versus higher goals. Read more
Published 7 days ago by M. Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars Really practical insight into how to do things differently
I approached this book with some scepticism having heard about in on Radio 4 but it is very clear, easy to understand and very convincing. Read more
Published 10 days ago by MRS DEBORAH M R DE HAES
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Very good and interesting book!! I can honestly say that is one of my favourite books!Everyone should read this book!
Published 10 days ago by Nadya Evlogieva Asenova
5.0 out of 5 stars The Chimp Paradox - {why do I behave like this}
Trust me - I am an emotional type - why am I like this - I have starting reading this and everything is starting to make sense (bit of an epiphany actually) - manage the Chimp and... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Jim Keyworth
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