The chimp paradox

There are few psychological masterminds who have the confidence and prowess to transfer knowledge across two completely different environments. But then, when the very raw message is confidence itself, and the concept is one of overcoming doubt, you might feel that Dr. Steve Peters is well equipped to succeed.

The notion that has led the psychologist to produce arguably one of the most inspiring education sports books in recent years is that emotions, often irrational, can overly dictate actions. And by letting them, we are sabotaging own happiness as well as, potentially, our ability to succeed?

And this effect is as profound in business as it is sport, something referenced by the testimonials layered upon the author from CEOs and current Olympic champions alike.

How does he do it though? Well, the Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, applied into a format that makes for easy use.

It is a development programme for building skills that will assist in removing anxiety, increasing confidence and having a greater selection over emotions. Dr. Peters achieves this by offering an understanding of the way in which our minds work, encouraging the user to take control of that entity – to manage it. This is a journey into mental exploration.

Each chapter explains different aspects of how you function in different situations, and highlights key facts for you to understand. As always, empowerment is the first step towards control, and Peters swaps theories and ideologies between environments to radical effect.

And whether on the football field, the cycling track or in the office, Dr. Peters believes undertaking the mental exercises featured leads to immediate improvements and enhancements in daily living process, a development and realisation of emotional skills, and employment of new practical habits.

The Chimp Paradox is high-powered mind management, and is a self-driven premise. It allows the user to recognise how the mind is working, understand and manage emotions and thoughts, and manage oneself in becoming the person you want to be.

Let’s be straight, you won’t be able to sit your football team down around you as you work through the finer principles – this requires intense proactivity from within. But as Dr. Peters says, “The rewards have always been there. We just need to find a new way of reaching out to them.”

THE CHIMP PARADOX - The Mind Management Programme for confidence, success and happiness, Dr. Steve Peters.