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- trakka wrote:I have really mixed feelings about NLP. My predominant sentiment is that it's just so creepy.
Anthony Robbins is a master at manipulating a crowd and creating mass hysteria, and he sure can pump a crowd. He works people up into such a state that they're going to feel great whatever he says, at least for a short while. But these techniques – which are very well known in social psychology – make me cringe. If you have valuable information to present, then you shouldn't need to use "psychological manipulation" to get your message across.
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NLP also seems to be full of pseudo-science, which I loathe. Statements like "quantum physics has proved …" where the thing they're talking about – such as thoughts changing reality – has NOTHING to do with quantum physics. NLP fans also seem to love Dr Emoto's research showing that prettier water crystals form when you breathe on them saying positive words than negative words. PUH-LEASE! And many NLP practitioners seem to be right into other junk science like alternative medicine, faddish nutritional supplements, and organic food.
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Quantum physics and crystals are not part of NLP. They may be beliefs had by some people who have trained in NLP and run seminars, but they are not part of NLP. Over the years many presenters have added in their own stuff and that's where some people have gotten confused in the past.
If you investigate the background of NLP it is based on some fairly sound premises such as the work of Virginia Satir and Alfred Korzybski to name just two. Perhaps you might want to research it a bit more?
You are correct about Anthony Robbins. He trained in NLP but doesn't really TEACH much NLP at all. He does however USE a lot of NLP though, most around getting people to sign up for his more expensive seminars. Still I wouldn't personally knock him because he has made a positive difference in some people's lives.
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