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1) Paperback Book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Harper Paperbacks. It has been said the founder of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Bandler, made up the term when during a traffic stop a policeman asked for his profession. This field which is fresh from the mid 70´s was developed by studying top professionals and then observing activities and behaviors that seemed reliable and then forming these into a pragmatic approach rather than trying to understand the why or how of the mechanics behind the theory (they never looked at the work of say - oh I don´t know - neuro scientists).
The imagined power of NLP is based on showmanship and charisma. A suggestible group of believers will often appear to undergo powerful changes when called upon to perform. This is performance art, not science. Tony Robbins became a vey wealthy man with this snake oil. It is no different than the bogus claims made by John Edwards or that other charlatan, James Van Praagh.
NLP will continue to have appeal as it makes wild and exaggerated claims. If you wish to pursue it, then you should dismiss this review as rubbish. This book is as good as any and I found it interesting reading. But then again I enjoyed reading Dianetics and consider it hogwash too. I suggest you might want to purchase a copy of Tricks of the Mind for more detailed insight into the traps of NLP (and a wide range of other silliness we humans engage in).
¤ 2) Paperback Book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Harper Paperbacks. There are better, more comprehensive books and programs available, but for someone who is curious, this is good intro into the subject. I bought this in conjuction with Secrets of the A Game and The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists - all have been helpful.¤ 3) Paperback Book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Harper Paperbacks. Even though this book meets my criteria for having `fluff´, this is still one great introduction book to NLP. The language is down to earth, the exercises are well explained and the authors give a lot of thoughtful advice to beginners.¤ 4) Paperback Book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Harper Paperbacks. I do like the author and have heard him on tape and CD before, but this CD set was originally a tape set (we repeatedly hear "on this tape" spoken), and should have been re-done instead of edited.
Some (only some) of the basics of NLP are included here, and if you´ve ever opened a book or heard a tape about NLP, you probably already know all that´s offered on this CD.
Three of us here listened to "NLP," and we all found the constant reference to "tapes" annoying, along with the voices of two people who do a lot of speaking on the second CD. They both sound like they´re trying to do cartoon voices, and my husband couldn´t stop laughing. Yes, the voices are that distracting.
The author co-wrote a better introduction to NLP years ago, called "Success Mastery With NLP." It´s usually available used on tape. Having used NLP since 1976, I really do recommend it as a more useful introduction to the subject.¤ 5) Paperback Book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Harper Paperbacks. This book is great in that it not only explains some of the basics of NLP but it also includes 43 different exercises to do while you are reading the book. Most of these exercises can be done quickly and have been, for me, generally quite effective. These exercises are not easy to find online, so it´s nice to have them compiled in one place here. For the price of a paperback it´s hardly a question as to whether or not you should buy this book, especially if NLP is something that interests you.¤ 6) Paperback Book NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Harper Paperbacks. NLP has already helped millions of people overcome fears, increase confidence, enrich relationships, and achieve greater sucess. Now the NLP Comprehensive Training Team has written a book that reveals how to use this breakthrough technology to achieve whatever you want. Short for neuro-linguistic programming, NLP is a revolutionary approach to human communication and development. In NLP: The New Technology of Achievement, you´ll be guided step-by-step through specific programs for learning the characeristics of top achievers and creating a blueprint for unlimited sucess. Plus, an all-new twenty-one-day program created especially for this book provides you with the essential skills you´ll need to achieve peak performance in business and life. ¤Page Updated: Robert N. Goolsby, 7-Nov-2008, 06881461989780688146191, 380-9X0-550-980-180-230-980-8 
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