Thanks John. I think you are spot on and I do hope it is of value to Eric.

Cheers

Paul

Thanks for the answer Paul... so the presupposition stands! You do think you know better than Richard Bandler if a trainer is good or not, at least sometimes according to you. That is what I kept noticing in your posts and now you admited to it, thanks.

Oh and you wrote:

And Gabe - all publicity is good publicity

Don't agree with that and my dad head of an ad agency doesn't either. I think anyone who think all publicity is good publicity has no idea of marketing in medium and long term, Sorry that is what I believe. A doctor recently got a bad review on TV and lost many clients because of that... maybe we should tell him all publicity is good publicity when he declares bankrupcy.

And let me just finish up saying I would rather have only 10 people at a program but know those 10 are truly interested in learning than to have 100 with 50 acting as expert judges. My own preferences, so I a must say my strategy on forums has worked to get some kind of people out of my programs and some other in the programs.

Stephen, I didn't get the original reply but now I understand what you meant. And I must say I honestly have all the reasons I mention to reply. The business one is in there but it is not even close to be the most important one. Maybe my posts can be evaluated from different perspectives and filters and sometimes it may appear as a friend defending a friend (who was called insecure in case so many missed that), some other times my post may be seen as a busines thing and yet some other times as a teaching lesson (for those interested) in which I am pointing out language.

Actually I do intend to get some people scared and the hell away from my programs as I've posted before on other threads. I am not the one interested in 10,000 student programs or teaching every single human being. That is nice, I'll let some other deal with certain people.

Linda I am dissapointed at myself... I expected to be more than just a little scary. And yet I hope you do appreciate that while I am saying I am posting among other reasons for business reasons (which is to get people both interested and make sure some don't even show), I am being honest while I am not sure everyone posting would admit the 'other than sharing' purposes for what they post.

Agreed John, yet let me ask you... what is the use of evaluating a third person's opinion who was not part of the event or even close by? Why is it that some are not noticing I keep going back to one phrase from his review which makes reference to someone who was not even there questioning his judgment to call the speaker x or y?
Call me crazy but I am sure there is more behind that than what it is being said. But I will put it to rest for now.

James... you are smart... one of my points exactly is related to what you post. A reviewer places himself or herself (in many people's perception) above who ever he/she reviews. Someone who reviews a reviewer is doing what exactly in many people's perception? LOL
It is all a game... it is all a game.

Anyway... I love how the idea of thread kidnapping and hijacking appears every once in a while. I guess some people just don't like mixing things together and like keeping everything apart, sequential and following a non-existing rule of just dealing with one thing at a time.
My posts continue to explore NLP and invites to clarify what is a very valid review yet not 'the-only-truth about an event.
And for those thinking it is not possible to know how it went having not been there let me ask you... you've never heard someone talk about a friend or family member as doing something that you simnply know it could've not been exactly that way?

Oh well... I just have a couple more days of free time so I better post this to have more time to play before becoming too busy again.

Have a great day (all of you)
Gabe

Shhhhhhhh... by the way don't tell anyone but I am well aware Paul said 'reads like a sign of insecurity to me' but it is a lot more fun deleting and distorting it as most do.

Who ever thinks we don't delete and distort when talking about an experience sure needs to get a grip on reality.

Looking forward to comparing notes on an event we are both at Gabe. Your distortions and deletions are often much more interesting than mine and let's drink to that in person soon...

Have a great break.

Cheers

Paul

gabe wrote:

Agreed John, yet let me ask you... what is the use of evaluating a third person's opinion who was not part of the event or even close by? Why is it that some are not noticing I keep going back to one phrase from his review which makes reference to someone who was not even there questioning his judgment to call the speaker x or y?
Call me crazy but I am sure there is more behind that than what it is being said. But I will put it to rest for now.

Maybe it is simply that the lady doth protest too much…

John

That's the quote I've been trying to remember!! Thanks John, I will now sleep in peace tonight!

Linda

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Maybe it is simply that the lady doth protest too much…

John

Thank you Eric and thanks Chris. I really enjoyed the evening and had some great dreams too. Thoroughly worthwhile.

Well... I found it enourmosly valuable. It really appealed to my simple mind. Another reminder that i can have my cake and eat it!

I got a lot from Eric, and from many of the people before, during and especially after. I just need to work on remembering your names. I hope you all remember mine. Many thanks to all of you.


A great reminder to work with who/what you have got right in front of you, and to leave conventions aside. I have found this to be so much more powerful... and simple.

Im looking foreward to more events like this.