Changing Belief Systems with NLP

by Robert B. Dilts

Our beliefs are a very powerful influence on our behavior. It is widely understood that if someone really believes he/she can do something, he/she will do it; but if he/she believes something is impossible, no amount of effort will convince him/her that it can be accomplished. Our beliefs about ourselves and what is possible greatly affected our day to day effectiveness. All of us have beliefs that serve as resources as well as beliefs effectiveness. All of us have beliefs that serve as resources as well as beliefs that limit us. Many of our beliefs were instilled in us as
children by parents, teachers, social upbringing, and the media before we were aware of their impact or able to have a choice about them. Is it possible to restructure, unlearn, or change old beliefs? If so, how do we do it? This book is a result of the author's own exploration of the underlying processes that influence beliefs, using the tools of NLP.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

221 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_D...

Robert Dilts has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard Bandler.

Dilts has made many personal contributions to the field of NLP including the authorship of the Encyclopedia of Systemic NLP. He is best known for his work on beliefs and strategies.

He founded behavioral engineering – a software company with William Hanley as Director in 1981. There he developed numerous education software programs. Math and Spelling Strategy were licensed by Apple Computer as part of its Special Delivery Software.

Reviews

[Florencia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tenías bastante altas las expectativas con este libro, pero me terminó decepcionando :( No se si es la traducción o la forma en que está escrito, pero me pareció muy poco claro y la realidad es que no terminé entendiendo BIEN qué es la PNL, siendo este uno de los libros referentes en el tema.

Rescato algunas enseñanzas, pero la verdad es que no lo recomendaría. Me dejó más dudas y preguntas que soluciones concretas.

[Alex Hernández · Rating 1 out of 5]

Existe la calificación de 0 estrellas? Debería.

Una de las peores basuras que he tenido la oportunidad de leer. No hay fundamentos, sólo preferencias por las falacias y la fantasía, los cuentos... En fin, he leído artículos de internet que mencionan que es fácil creerse todas estas estupideces porque prostituyen los términos y hacen creer a los que no saben de ciencia, que le están hablando con la verdad, y al parecer sí es esa la razón. Con quienes no comulgo es con los charlatanes y las mentes débiles que han llevado materias de debida formación y les llega este cuento mal escrito y creen que sí es útil, cuando lo que deberían hacer es leer sobre psicometría, entrevista, psicología, filosofía, lingüística, antropología, neurobiología y psicoterapias reales.

La pnl (lo escribo en minúsculas porque no le tengo ningún respeto) sólo roba ideas sin dar reconocimiento y es un intento peor que mediocre de hacer una TGS en tema de (pseudo)psicoterapia que se vende fácil entre la ignorancia e ingenuidad y no le importa el daño que hace.

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing!
It is by no means a conceptually dense or a grammatically deep book; it is definitely an easy read.
Yet, even though it says things simply and in a straight-forward manner, the implications of the statements it makes make the imagination run wild!
The stories and techniques allows one to open up and discover their minds without requiring one to strain their focus that typically comes when exploring the deep and subtle parts of themselves.
Now, I'm all about deep introspection, and I actually best enjoy a dense and philosophical read, but after reading this effortless book I really don't feel like I missed out on anything.
It's like taking the elevator up the mountain of self-discovery; if all you want is the view at the top, this book is for you... if you also want to experience the climb after that, you really will not have gained anything less by reading this book.

[Fernando Pablo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book that provides a useful insight on several of the PNL techniques applied by the author. The way he addresses the several beliefs level is very useful for PNL practitioners in treating and managing clients' believes

[Raquel Coelho · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had a hard time engaging with this book. I also found it challenging to follow the author's train of thought or logic. I kept hoping for more research but got the feeling it was all anecdotal and a personal account. Strange that it's a highly recommended reference book.

[John herring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Robert adults easily breaks down belief systems and how they can altered to improve one’s life. Highly useful and beneficial.

[Santiago Ruiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Si ya se tiene noción de los temas, la lectura es muy enriquecedora. Aplica a cambios personales y mejora la percepción hacia los demás.

[Mim 741 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maravillado por los conocimientos tan profundos y bonitos que muestran en este libro y como pueden ayudar a mejorar la vida de uno.

[Rawan almansour · Rating 4 out of 5]

يشرح طريقة تغير المعتقد بطريقه علميه مبسطه بواسطة nlp

[David Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book on NLP...

Dilts shows some techniques that he uses in unorthodox ways, with great success. He also employs his neurological levels gracefully.

[Javier Villar · Rating 4 out of 5]

When someone says that certain thing is a belief and not a fact, you know that you are hearing wise words. From my point of view, there is nothing like truth to remove falsehood, but there are times in which beliefs are so integrated into the personality that removing such illusions means a threat to the person itself. "Surrender me, surrender this thought and you will die", that's what feels like sometimes. So, any tool to grow is welcome.

I really like Robert Dilts.

[Sara]

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