Andy McNab and Kevin Dutton Books
Andy McNab is a former British SAS soldier and bestselling author of military thrillers. Kevin Dutton is a research psychologist at the University of Oxford, specializing in the study of psychopathy and social influence.
Known for: The Good Psychopath’s Guide to Success: How to Use Your Inner Psychopath to Get the Most Out of Life
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The Good Psychopath’s Guide to Success: How to Use Your Inner Psychopath to Get the Most Out of Life
This book explores how certain psychopathic traits—such as fearlessness, focus, and charm—can be harnessed positively to achieve success in work and life. Drawing on psychological research and real-world examples, the authors argue that a 'good psychopath' can balance empathy with ruthlessness to thrive in modern society.
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The Psychology of the ‘Good Psychopath’
To begin with, we must understand what psychopathy truly means. Kevin Dutton’s research at Oxford University shows that psychopathy isn’t a binary state—it’s a continuum of traits that range across human personality. Certain markers—fearlessness, focus, low anxiety, emotional detachment, and high ch...
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Fearlessness and Focus Under Pressure
Fearlessness is one of those psychopathic traits often misunderstood. It’s not recklessness—it’s composure. During my SAS training, fear was ever-present. Yet the mission demanded control, clarity, not panic. The same applies to civilian challenges: presenting an idea to a skeptical boardroom, negot...
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About Andy McNab and Kevin Dutton
Andy McNab is a former British SAS soldier and bestselling author of military thrillers. Kevin Dutton is a research psychologist at the University of Oxford, specializing in the study of psychopathy and social influence.
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