How to Take Charge of Your Life: The User’s Guide to NLP Paperback – February 17, 2015

A very interesting book that shows what nlp is capable of. Real life story with a very clear and powerful message.

I've been exposed to NLP in the past and believe that there is a lot of truth in it. We tend to sabotage our own success by reliving past mistakes and the stories (usually that we can't do something) that others give us.The format of this book is very easy, actually fun, to read. It reminded me of the One Minute Manager books in that vein.Several of the skills are easy to apply (I've started already). Others are more difficult. All will take some practice to get through non-productive habits.

Use of everyday characters helped be a quick study and guide to untethering yourself from the ties that bind a modern life.

This book is very accessible and fun to read. It will improve your life. I wholeheartedly recommend it. NLP works.

I was first introduced to the subject of NLP more than 30 years ago when I took a counselling course in graduate school. I remember being fascinated by the professor's demonstrations. When I saw this more recent book by Richard Bandler, I was keen to buy it.The most interesting part of the book is in its beginning chapters, where Bandler shows how mental images (or movies) can be manipulated to change one's fear, lack of confidence, etc. I tried to follow his instructions, but had difficulty visualising the images that he referred to. Perhaps one really requires the help of a tutor or trainer to master such techniques.The rest of the book covers areas such as positive thinking, setting goals, etc. While useful, the areas tend to be general, and not too different from what the reader comes across in most self-help books.The book is designed to provide instructions for self help, by taking the fictitious character Joe through a three-day seminar conducted by Bandler. For a self-help book, the author has picked a character that is too ideal, in that Joe follows Bandler's instructions and learns readily. At the end of the story, he even wins the affection of the woman he fancies. It would have been more useful if the account could cover some realistic difficulties in learning NLP techniques. Only presenting an ideal case makes the book look more like promotional literature for Bandler's seminar, rather than something designed to guide the reader in helping himself.I must admit that I am a bit disappointed in this book.

This book is a great way to experience what goes through the mind of a NLP participant of Richard Bandler's seminar, and of course great methods to get over things in life and lead changes.I'm also in the middle of "using your brain for a change..." so I am kind of NLP fan.Let's pray for unity and salvation.

How to Take Charge of Your Life, followed a young man named Joe through a seminar on what the title of the book suggests. At the beginning, his life and his confidence are in shambles. We go with Joe, step by step, as he learns how to overcome the challenges that have put him in that situation. I liked the way we got to learn the concepts through a person we could identify with, instead of having facts flung at us. This was an enjoyable and beneficial read.

By far the best self improvement book I have ever read. And Iv read a-lot! The format is easy to read and follow and I love how they have set it up from the perspective of a third person instead of talking at you like most. At the end is the summary of the most important aspects. Highly recommend if your looking to change your thinking and change your life. I have seen incredible transformations in my personal and professional life after reading this as well as the sequel ultimate introduction to NLP.