Book Review - 3.5 Stars
Neuro Linguistic Programming or NLP is one of those subjects that has become extremely popular, especially in the coaching profession and for some years I have felt that I should know more about the basic concepts.
I must admit I have been sceptical as the hype level has been turned up to maximum and NLP Practitioners claim to be able to cure all the ills of the world - or at least that's what it seems like.
What about you? How do you see Neuro Linguistic Programming? Mumbo Jumbo? Cod Pseudo Psychology or as the big truth?
Several years ago I looked at the books available in my local Waterstones and they all looked far too dry for what I wanted - a gentle introduction into NLP - until I found .
At just 96 pages long, it seemed bearable as a first step.
This series of books aims to cover the basics in seven lessons and this book is split into:
- Sunday - What is NLP?
- Monday - Personal and working beliefs
- Tuesday - Knowing yourself and others
- Wednesday - What exactly do you mean?
- Thursday - Filter systems
- Friday - Levels of change and reframing
- Saturday - Increase your options
By one means or another, I know more about NLP now than when I first read the book and I must admit that I did find it fairly tough going.
I finished it which is more than can be said for many but I didn't feel illuminated and I didn't rush out and by more NLP books or enrol on a Neuro Linguistic Programming course.
Now when I take another look at the book and dip into it, I find it easier to read and a useful summary.
I rate this book, Neuro Linguistic Programming In A Week at 3.5 stars which is worthwhile but not a recommendation to buy.
I think the problem is the concept.
NLP is too complicated to be effectively broken down into a few very short lessons and especially if the book needs to battle and overcome preconceptions.
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