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The Chimp Paradox

by Steve Peters, MD
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Master your mind. Learn to manage your inner Chimp, overcome sabotage, and achieve lasting success and daily peace.

Key Ideas
Chapter 1 The Psychological Universe Inside Your Head

Your emotional reactions are driven by your primitive Chimp. You cannot kill the Chimp, but you can learn to manage it. By nurturing this emotional si…

Chapter 2 Meet Your Inner Chimp 🔒

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Chapter 3 Meet Your Inner Human 🔒

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Chapter 4 The Computer Inside Your Mind 🔒

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Chapter 5 Managing the Wild Beast 🔒

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Chapter 6 Eradicating Gremlins and Installing Autopilots 🔒

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Chapter 7 Designing Your Beautiful Universe 🔒

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Chapter 8 Conclusion: A Mind at Absolute Peace 🔒

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The Chimp Paradox
Dr. Steve Peters reveals the psychological model that
explains your inner conflicts. Discover the Human, the
Chimp, and the Computer inside your brain. You will learn
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