Why mastering language is so important (yet NOT enough!)

There’s a secret to getting people to change their minds that many NLPers don’t There’s a lot of talk in NLP about language. But mastery of language isn’t enough to be able to guide people to transformations.  Don’t get me wrong, words have tremendous power…  Move forward Step back Go right past…  Are just a few helpful patterns that do very specific things in people’s minds.  But here’s why mastery with the language you use is so important:  Words give us the tools to slide in process instructions and process instructions, when used effectively, allow us to alter people’s consciousness, their state and (covertly or overlay) influence their behaviour in radical ways.  Every master of NLP knows this.  Words and how we use them play a key role in how we lead, influence, and create changes in others.  However, when clients ask me:  “Tom, what language patterns should I learn first?”  I never advise them to start with language patterns.  Because language patterns are NOT the most important thing to learn first.  What is?  Stay tuned for an email tomorrow where I reveal what every NLPer should learn to master first, which makes using language to create the outcomes you want with others, so much easier!  Talk soon, Tom  PS: Can’t wait and want a hint now? Have a look at the visual puzzle below. This image does the same thing we are doing when we are using language very intentionally in the way I’m going to describe in upcoming emails.  This puzzle is called Upstairs Downstairs.  See if you can figure it out.  (Note you’ll need to enable images in your email client if you don’t see the image below.)  [upstairs-downstairs-puzzle]  Find the top step. When (and if) you find it, start looking for the bottom step.  PPS: I’ll reveal the correct answer tomorrow. Make sure to tune in then. ;-) NLP Times, Real NLP Skills For The Real World  --------------------------------------------------------------- Note: If you no longer wish to receive these emails about "How to Lead, Influence & Change Minds Easily", [just click here]( and you’ll be REMOVED from this email campaign. I want to make sure I deliver resources on topics you want in your inbox ;-) --------------------------------------------------------------- Sent to you by: NLP TIMES, web property of D&T New Media Ltd. This email has been sent as you have previously consented to receive communications from us.  For any questions, please visit our [Help Centre.](  [Unsubscribe]( | [Edit your details]( D&T New Media Limited Office E, 25th Floor, King Palace Plaza Kwun Tong Kowloon Hong Kong [Powered By Kartra] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -