NLP is a process of modeling exceptional talent in ourselves
and in others. I have expanded the Programmingsection of the
book to reflect the increasing importance and interest in this,
the essence of NLP. In modeling you learn not only how to bring
together all the skills of NLP to elicit and code exceptional
talent, but also how to access the hidden resources within
yourself so that you can begin to realize your true potential. In
this section I have included a new perspective on modeling,
one that builds on the introduction I offered originally.
In this section there is a new chapter, Strategies for successful
living, and a new theme, the TOTE. This is not to do with
gambling, but is the structure of the way we achieve results in
our lives. In this chapter you will learn how to unpack and code
the elements of the programs that govern results so that you can
reproduce the parts you want for yourself and for others.
All of these elements can be used in different ways. As
independent techniques they will enable you to improve the
quality of your relationships and gain greater control and
choice over the way you live your life and the results you
achieve. Additionally, even though many of these elements
were discovered through the process of coding excellence,
they are now also used to enhance the quality of the coding
process itself. For example, your awareness and understanding
of the finer distinctions in language and behavior will enable
you to discover the difference that makes the difference in the
models of excellence you choose to study.
You may come across people with different views and thinking
as to what constitute the elements of NLP. That is fine. I believe
it is important that we each take NLP for what it is, a process of
discovery. The elements I have included here are an introduction
to NLP. Not only are more elements already known and taught,
but undoubtedly more are being discovered as I write. I offer you
these core skills as a way of developing your awareness and
sensitivity both to yourself and to others. If you achieve that, you
will already have begun the process of change—one that can
support you in leading a life that is significant and fulfilling.
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