Learn NLP: NLP misconceptions and myths

Here’s an extract from my Facebook Wall:

My friend Peter said:

@Stuart, man that NLP is some wicked stuff, In the right hands its magic and very beneficial to the end user, but in the wrong hands… Thanks for being cool with it my brotha

My reply was:

Hey Peter, geez man your comment is really wicked! And I don’t know if you meant that “wicked” from the UK colloquial slang meaning “awesome” or “wicked” as in Freddy Krueger. This is an instance of language use gone wild, and to me therefore, wicked.

From my 14 years using and practicing NLP, it’s a great way for any individual to learn and to grow. Firstly, NLP is a modeling science. You can read it in my article about it herehttp://worldofnlp.com/learn-nlp-what-is-nlp/

NLP focuses on modeling what already works in life.

Secondly, I know some people have used influence skills to manipulate people, but that’s not inherently NLP itself. NLP is a modeling science. It is what people do with these models that makes a difference.

cheerio Pete!

Just an aside for others – please get this straight:
NLP is not motivation. NLP can model motivation strategies.
NLP is not influence. NLP can model influence strategies.
NLP is not change. NLP can identify the habitual patterns you can change.
NLP is not leadership. NLP can identify what context you can lead and the current strategy you use – if it is useful for you.
NLP is not hypnosis. NLP is a form of linguistic study that analyzes what works. For some people, they get confused between hypnosis with NLP because they have a limited understanding of the two.
People who are hurt often choose to reinforce their limited models of the world. NLP will eventually not work for these people.

People who work toward excellence choose to expand their models of the world. It is through such expansion that makes people grow, mature, develop into useful human beings.

Food for thought!