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Reddit mentions of The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happine ss

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Found 11 comments on The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happine ss:

u/magicm0nkey · 8 pointsr/GetMotivated

I found this useful: The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters.

He's a sports psychologist, but the book is really about dealing with emotional responses like anxiety, fear, etc., and reframing your ideas of commitment, success, and failure so that you feel less anxious and more confident about challenges and performance and dealing with setbacks.

I'm usually quite sceptical about anything that looks like a self-help book because so many of them seem wishy-washy and vague, but I found this book more practical and useful than I expected. For example, he doesn't have much time for a 'positive thinking' approach if it doesn't prepare you for the possibility of a less-than-optimal outcome. He's more interested in rethinking what you consider a negative outcome and giving you techniques to overcome worry and negativity.

(If you're like most students, you'll probably find PDF or ebook versions on the usual sites ;)

u/HeyGirlYouSingle · 6 pointsr/golf

I too had this problem. To the depth that my vision would be distorted and my ears would ring to a deafening pitch. No matter how many times I competed or sport I competed in it wouldn't go away. It was out of control.

Knowing it was a mental issue out of my scope of understanding I went in a search for a solution. I tried meditation, focus, disassociation tactics, etc... Nothing really worked. Though my research though I ran across Dr. Steve Peters and how he helped Ronnie O'Sullivan. I had nothing to lose so I read his book and followed his principles. Saw almost instant change.

It's been years since I've read it, but the overall message is you need to recognize when your brain is taking over and why. Question what is happening and why then have the confidence in yourself to overcome the portion of your mind that is taking over and get it under control.

The book: [The Chimp Paradox] (https://www.amazon.com/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Program-Confidence/dp/039916359X)

u/Nerdlinger · 3 pointsr/bjj

If I remember correctly, The Chimp Paradox covers some of that.

There's some other research going on in this area, as well. Some is touched on here and in this article.

u/BavidDrent · 2 pointsr/CasualConversation

Thoroughly recommend it. It's not one of those cheesy books that gives you pick up lines and all that superficial nonsense. It digs deeper. Teaches you that rejection is actually your friend, sounds crazy I know!

Another one I'd recommend : https://www.amazon.com/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Program-Confidence/dp/039916359X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537743676&sr=8-3&keywords=chimp

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/Buddhism

Be aware of your tendency to react with an emotional response. Try to develop your capacity (and your strategies) to use the more rational part of your brain. Aim to reach a point where you are in a better position to be able to choose between responding either emotionally or rationally.

The book [
The Chimp Paradox*](http://www.amazon.com/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Program-Confidence/dp/039916359X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457416125&sr=8-1&keywords=chimp+paradox) is like 21st century dharma!

u/monksswimming · 2 pointsr/addiction

I found this book and this concept to be very helpful in explaining to myself what is going on in my brain.

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1-Sentence-Summary: The Chimp Paradox uses a simple analogy to help you take control of your emotions and act in your own, best interest, whether it’s in making decisions, communicating with others, or your health and happiness.

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Here are 3 lessons that will help you exercise control over your emotions:

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  1. There are two competing forces in your brain, so learn to recognize them.

  2. Humans have four modes of communication and knowing which one you’re in will help get your message across.

  3. The chimp’s sneakiest trick is wanting more. Since the chimp always wants more, it can become a fundamental obstacle to your long-term happiness.

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    The Chimp Paradox
u/AmericanSteve · 2 pointsr/LiverpoolFC

It is midnight and I am sitting alone laughing. Never thought of that connotation. I should probably be more clear next time.

From Steve Peter's book listing

The Chimp Paradox contains an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you be happier and healthier, increase your confidence, and become a more successful person. This book will help you to:

—Recognize how your mind is working
—Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts
—Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be

u/xoJigglypuff · 2 pointsr/confession

Firstly, don't beat yourself up about it, now you know the truth and thankfully that your insecurities were deceiving. You can use this to establish an "autopilot" to use, reassure yourself and remember that when insecure thoughts enter your head, that things aren't that way in reality. This could be her telling the truth in this situation, remembering that she doesn't do that anymore, or a situation where you have truly felt that she loves you back. That is the reality of things.
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For clarification, the term "autopilot" is from The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steven Peters. You may find it useful in taking control of destructive thoughts.

["Autopilots are all the positive, constructive beliefs, behaviours and automatic functioning that help us to be successful and happy in life. Autopilots could include, for example: riding a bike; staying calm when something goes wrong; focusing on solutions rather than problems; tying a shoelace; being organised and disciplined as a routine; having a positive self-image."] (http://mindfuldiscipline.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/mindfulness-and-chimp-paradox.html)

u/Worsel77 · 1 pointr/stopdrinking

funny you should pick a monkey. there is a book called, 'the chimp paradox' that uses a chimp to represent the reactionary, emotional side of our brain.

https://www.amazon.com/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Program-Confidence/dp/039916359X

u/Ninja_Hedgehog · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

This reminds me of a book called The Chimp Paradox. Similar central concept as in Thinking Fast and Slow, by the sounds of it.

u/jgi · 1 pointr/DecidingToBeBetter

Read "The Chimp Paradox" and start frequenting /r/stoicism.