Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Dummies

I'd recommend this book as quite helpful to self-motivated people who are interested in refining and actuating their life goals. This book clarified understanding my own communication style, and that of those around me. It was revelatory in understanding how to listen more effectively to colleagues and customers. Most of all, I have found the exercises in "well-formed outcome" to be extremely helpful in setting goals and making plans for the next things I want to do in life - basically which revolve around getting better at the things I do. I have spread out sheets of paper across the floor with categories of various self-improvements, and have worked out "well-formed outcomes" for each. It's been great to learn how much of our hopes and dreams can stay stuck as a fond wish, with little between our desire and the ability to carry out our dreams except for doing more comprehensive planning. This has been the first "For Dummies" book I've bought, as I usually start with more specific texts to learn about something, but it was recommended by a friend who has been going through teacher training in NLP. The title is ironic, as the book is premised on how self-talk affects success - nevertheless, the content is very worthwhile.