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Psychology · 20 min

The Chimp Paradox

By Professor Steve Peters

This episode breaks down Professor Steve Peters' model of the mind, revealing how to understand and manage your emotional 'Chimp,' rational 'Human,' and habitual 'Computer' for greater self-mastery.

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Psychology
Duration
20 min
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“This episode breaks down Professor Steve Peters' model of the mind, revealing how to understand and manage your emotional 'Chimp,' rational 'Human,' and habitual 'Computer' for greater self-mastery.”

— Professor Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox

What it is about

Emotional intelligence, self-mastery, cognitive psychology

Who it is for

If you've ever felt hijacked by your emotions, struggled with self-sabotage, or wondered why you act against your own best interests, this will clarify your internal world, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Professor Steve Peters, a consultant psychiatrist and sports psychologist, developed this model through decades of clinical practice and working with elite athletes, offering a uniquely practical lens on the mind's inner workings.

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Professor Steve Peters

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