The Chimp Paradox by Professor Steve Peters - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780091935580. Publisher: Vermilion. Overview. The Chimp Paradox is Professor Steve Peters' million-copy bestselling mind management model, designed to help readers understand the emotional "chimp" within their own mind and take control of it. Trusted by Olympic champions, elite footballers and business leaders alike, this practical, science-backed guide breaks down complex psychology into a simple, usable framework. Whether you're battling anxiety, self-doubt or poor decision-making, this book offers a clear path to greater confidence, resilience and success in every area of your life.. About the Book. Do you ever feel like your emotions are working against you? In The Chimp Paradox, Professor Steve Peters explains that inside every human mind lives an emotional "chimp" - an impulsive, instinct-driven part of the brain that often hijacks rational thought. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychiatrist working with world-class athletes and everyday people alike, Peters presents his Chimp Mind Management Model: a straightforward, scientifically grounded framework that helps you recognise the difference between your emotional chimp, your rational human self, and your habitual computer programming. Once you understand how these three parts of the mind interact, you can begin to manage your thoughts and behaviours rather than being controlled by them. The book is structured to walk readers step by step through identifying unhelpful thought patterns, managing anxiety and stress, building genuine self-confidence, and making calmer, clearer decisions under pressure. Real-world examples and exercises make the concepts easy to apply immediately, whether in a high-stakes sporting career, a demanding job, or simply everyday family life. Peters' model has been credited by Olympic gold medallists and Premier League footballers as transformative to their careers, but its real power lies in how universally applicable it is - anyon