The Forest of Five Choices

The Forest of Five Choices

Welcome to the 111th Episode of NLP Around You. 

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Let’s approach this May with the attitude of COME WHAT MAY!” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“It is better to be busy in the chase of finding yourself instead of being busy in the rat race and never know yourself.” — Ankur Warikoo

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Breaking Limiting Beliefs

Ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just not good at that,” or “That’s not possible for someone like me”? These are limiting beliefs—quiet mental scripts that shape your reality. NLP helps you challenge and change them.

Start by asking: “Whose voice is this really?” Often, these beliefs aren’t even yours—they were borrowed from past experiences, authority figures, or failures.

Then reframe: Instead of “I can’t do this,” say “I haven’t learned this yet.” See the difference? One shuts you down; the other opens a door.

Visualise a version of yourself who already believes the empowering opposite. How do they stand, speak, decide? Step into that version—try it on like a new outfit.

With NLP, you realise: beliefs are not truths. They’re choices. And the moment you shift your belief, you shift your future.

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🔮 Meta Magic

The Forest of Five Choices 

Five men stood at the edge of confusion, deep in an unfamiliar forest.

The first trusted his gut and turned left.

The second followed his hunch and veered right.

The third clung to caution and walked back the way they came.

The fourth leaned on hope and marched straight ahead.

The fifth paused, unsure, then climbed a tall tree to see the bigger picture.

From above, he spotted the quickest path to the village and thought, “They should’ve waited. I could’ve guided them.” But he was wrong.

Each man’s path unfolded into a story of its own.

The one who went left found the town after a long, quiet journey, learning patience.

The one who turned right fought wolves, and came out braver than he ever imagined.

The one who went back found a group of hikers; gaining friendship and laughter.

The one who went straight was welcomed by a kind family and discovered warmth among strangers.

The one who climbed the tree arrived first—but with no story to tell.

They all reached their version of the village with different stories etched into their souls.

Not because they chose the right path, but because they chose their path.

The forest hadn’t tested their direction. It had revealed their nature.

 

📖 Hook from the Book

“Never let the quest for more distract you from the beauty of enough.” — Sahil Bloom, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life

🎬 Movie Motivation

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. This dialogue from the movie Dunes resonates with NLP techniques aimed at overcoming emotional barriers. By acknowledging fear yet not allowing it to dominate your thoughts, you maintain clarity and control over your mental state.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

The Breakthrough – When “I am not ready yet” becomes a Life Sentence

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Thoughtfully Yours,

Mehernosh Randeria

Your W3 Coach

How Often Do You Check Your Performance?

How Often Do You Check Your Performance?

Welcome to the 110th Episode of NLP Around You. 

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Every setback is a feedback, which prepares you for a comeback.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be, it’s the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.” — Virginia Satir

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Building Instant Rapport

Ever met someone and instantly felt at ease with them? That’s rapport—and in NLP, it’s not luck, it’s a skill you can learn. Rapport happens when people feel seen, heard, and understood. One simple way to build it? Mirroring.

Gently match the other person’s body language, tone, and pace of speech. If they’re calm and soft-spoken, meet them there. If they’re upbeat and animated, raise your energy to match. This creates a subconscious sense of “we’re alike,” which builds trust.

You can also match their language style. Do they use visual words like “I see what you mean” or feeling words like “That feels right”? Speak their language and you’ll connect more deeply.

Rapport opens doors in conversations, relationships, and negotiations. With NLP, you learn to build it consciously—making others feel safe, respected, and willing to engage. Because when connection comes first, everything else flows.

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🔮 Meta Magic

How Often Do You Check Your Own Performance? 

A little boy named Tom walked into a grocery store and politely asked to use the phone. The store owner nodded, curious.

Tom dialed a number and said, “Hello, ma’am. Do you need someone to mow your lawn?”

A pause.

“Oh, you already have someone? I can do it for half the price.”

Another pause.

“I’ll even sweep your sidewalk and curb for free. Don’t you want the best lawn in the neighborhood?”

A final, polite refusal. Tom smiled and hung up.

The store owner, impressed by the boy’s determination, approached him. “You’ve got a great attitude, son. I’d like to hire you.”

Tom grinned. “Thanks, but I already have a job.”

Surprised, the owner asked, “But… you were just asking for one?”

Tom winked. “No, sir. I was checking how well I’m doing at the one I’ve got. That call was to the lady I already work for. I just wanted to see if she still thinks I’m the best choice.”

My Question to you is – “When was the last time you checked how well you’re doing—without waiting for someone else to tell you?”

 

📖 Hook from the Book

“We need to be allowed to convince ourselves that we’re more than the mistakes we made yesterday. That we are all of our next choices, too, all of our tomorrows.” — Fredrik Backman, Anxious People

🎬 Movie Motivation

“Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss. This dialogue from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ties into the NLP concept of seizing opportunities and making choices that shape our destiny. It reflects the idea that recognizing and acting on opportunities, even missed ones, can lead to growth and transformation.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

Here’s A Proven System for Staying Motivated & Consistent

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Mehernosh Randeria

Your W3 Coach

What is True Flexibility

What is True Flexibility

Welcome to the 109th Episode of NLP Around You. 

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“There are no good or bad habits. There are only helpful or unhelpful habits.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” — Jim Rohn

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Unlocking Motivation

Motivation isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create. In NLP, we learn that motivation is driven by how you represent things in your mind. If a task feels heavy or boring, chances are you’re picturing it as dull, far away, or overwhelming.

So, flip it. Visualise the task completed—bright, bold, and close. See yourself enjoying the result, feel the pride, hear the celebration in your mind. Make it vivid. Motivation grows when the outcome feels real and rewarding.

You can also use away-from motivation—think about the pain of staying stuck, the cost of inaction. Then shift into towards motivation—focus on what you’ll gain.

With just a few tweaks to how you picture and talk about your goals, you can go from “I should” to “I want to.” NLP reminds us: motivation isn’t missing—it’s just waiting for better mental packaging.

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🔮 Meta Magic

What is True Flexibility? 

In a dense, vibrant jungle lived a chameleon who was celebrated for his magical ability to change colours. Wherever he went, he blended perfectly — emerald when on leaves, sienna when on bark, blue-grey in the shadows.

The jungle animals admired him.

“Look how adaptable he is!”

“Such a master of disguise!”

But what they didn’t know was this:

Each night, the chameleon sat alone, tired — not from the day’s heat, but from constantly shifting to meet others’ expectations. He didn’t quite remember what his original colour was. He only knew how to be what others needed him to be.

One evening, while exploring the edge of the jungle, the chameleon stumbled upon something strange — a forgotten old mirror leaning against a tree. Its surface was dusty and cracked, but still reflected.

Curious, the chameleon approached.

As he climbed onto the mirror, he saw not a tree, not another creature — but himself. Not the him others saw… but the self underneath the colours.

He looked. He blinked. He stayed.

And in that stillness, something remarkable happened.

For the first time, he didn’t change. He didn’t blend.

He just was.

A rich, radiant hue began to emerge — not red, not green, not blue — but a shimmering tone that felt… like truth. A colour he didn’t even know existed. A colour that wasn’t about camouflage, but about clarity.

He smiled. He had found his colour — not to hide, but to honour.

From that day on, the chameleon still changed colours — but not out of habit. Now, he chose it. He used his skill when it served him, but he never forgot who he was beneath it all.

And sometimes, he’d return to that mirror…

Not to change — but to remember.

Let this story remind you that — True flexibility isn’t about losing yourself in adaptation — it’s about having the power to choose who you want to be, while staying rooted in who you are.

 

📖 Hook from the Book

“Fear doesn’t go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day.” — Steven Pressfield, The War of Art

🎬 Movie Motivation

“When you’re good at something, you tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they tell you. This dialogue by the character Harvey Specter from the web series Suits aligns with calibrated communication and behavioral alignment. NLP encourages focusing on actions and excellence, allowing results to speak louder than words.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

Why “Just Relax” is the Worst Advice for Managing Stress

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Mehernosh Randeria

Your W3 Coach

Output or Outcome?

Output or Outcome?

Welcome to the 108th Episode of NLP Around You. 

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“When the stars of your values and the currents of your actions align, serenity draws.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise you may miss meeting an intelligent person in this world. — Swami Vivekananda

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Setting Powerful Intentions

Intentions are like internal GPS signals—they quietly guide your thoughts, behaviours, and outcomes. In NLP, we know that where your attention goes, energy flows. So instead of starting your day reacting to life, why not design it with a clear, empowering intention?

It can be as simple as saying to yourself: “Today, I choose to show up with clarity and calm.” Feel it. Visualise what that looks like. Hear the tone you’d speak in. Let your body experience it.

Unlike goals, which are about the future, intentions bring your focus into the now. They create alignment between your thoughts, emotions, and actions—making your day more purposeful and less chaotic.

The beauty of NLP is that it reminds you: you’re not just drifting—you’re directing. So set your intention, step into it fully, and let it shape the way you lead, live, and connect.

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🔮 Meta Magic

Output or Outcome?

“Oh no, it’s leaking again!” said Commander Jake, annoyed, as drops of ink floated around inside the spaceship.

“Gravity really makes things harder,” said pilot Lisa, brushing away a blob of ink. “These pens just don’t work up here.”

Back on Earth, the team at NASA wasn’t happy.

Dr. Grant, the head scientist, stood in front of a board full of complex equations. “We are going to fix this,” he said. “I want a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, or even underwater if needed.”

“Why would we need to write underwater?” asked Dr. Mia.

“Because if we’re dreaming, we dream big,” he replied, dead serious.

A year later, after spending $70,000, NASA unveiled its masterpiece—the Space Pen 5000. Sleek. Shiny. Able to write anywhere, anytime, anyhow.

Meanwhile, halfway across the galaxy, a Russian astronaut named Sergei encountered the same crisis. His pen didn’t work in space either.

He looked at his crewmate, shrugged and said, “Pass me a pencil.”

Problem solved. Cost? Ten cents.

The lesson? Sometimes, it’s not about how advanced the solution is—it’s about clarity of the outcome.

So my question to you is — What do you choose — Output or Outcome?

 

📖 Hook from the Book

“The best way to persuade someone to talk is to stay quiet. People, when confronted with silence, feel the overwhelming urge to fill it with something. — Clare Pooley, The People on Platform 5

🎬 Movie Motivation

“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary. This dialogue from the movie Dead Poets Society emphasizes the importance of being present and taking decisive action, living in the moment and intentionally crafting your future by embracing opportunities right now.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

When Your Belief Becomes Your Barrier

📢 Live Update of the Week

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Mehernosh Randeria

Your W3 Coach

Who Decides Where The Bullseye Is?

Who Decides Where The Bullseye Is?

Welcome to the 107th Episode of NLP Around You. Stay tuned for another exciting announcement at the end of this newsletter below.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“By conquering piece by piece, you conquer inner peace.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Instant State Shifts

Ever felt stuck in a bad mood and just couldn’t snap out of it? NLP teaches that your emotional state isn’t fixed—it’s flexible. And you can shift it in seconds by changing your physiologyfocus, or self-talk.

Start with your body. Stand up straight, breathe deeply, lift your chest, and smile—even if you don’t feel like it. Your brain takes cues from your posture. Change the way you move, and you change the way you feel.

Then, shift your focus. Ask yourself, “What’s something I’m grateful for right now?” or “What can I look forward to today?” Your mind goes where your questions lead it.

Finally, change your inner voice. Instead of “This is too hard,” say “I’ve handled worse—let’s go.” Say it with energy.

In just a minute, you can move from stuck to strong. From flat to fired-up. Your state is yours to shift—any time you choose.

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🔮 Meta Magic

Who Decides Where The Bullseye Is?

In a peaceful little village nestled among green hills, a famous archer once came for a visit. As he walked through the village, something strange caught his eye.

Walls—dozens of them—covered with painted targets. And right in the middle of every single one? An arrow. Perfectly shot. Bullseye after bullseye.

The archer couldn’t believe it.
“Who’s the genius behind this?” he asked, completely amazed.

The villagers started laughing.
“Oh that? That’s just our village fool!”

The archer raised an eyebrow. “Fool or not, I want to meet him. This kind of aim is no joke.”

Soon, the “fool” showed up—messy hair, a cheeky grin, and eyes full of mischief.
The archer greeted him with deep respect.
“Tell me your secret,” he said. “How do you always hit the bullseye?”

The fool leaned in, like he was about to whisper an ancient trick. Then he laughed and said,
“Oh, that’s easy! I shoot the arrow first… and then I draw the target around it!”

The archer was stunned—and then he smiled.

Because in that silly-sounding answer was a powerful truth:
Success isn’t always about hitting the “right” target. Sometimes, it’s about making the target after you’ve taken the shot. It’s about seeing meaning in where you land.

So my question to you is — Are you too focused on hitting a fixed goal? Or are you open to creating new meaning from where your arrow lands?

 

📖 Hook from the Book

“There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. Don’t let it be you.” — Mel Robbins, The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

🎬 Movie Motivation

“Which would be worse, to live as a monster or to die as a good man? This dialogue from the movie Shutter Island is a powerful reframe, showing how a person can reinterpret a painful truth and make a choice aligned with their deeper values and preferred self-image.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

April Fool May Be Harmless; Being an Emotional Fool Is Not.

📢 Announcement of the Week

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Your W3 Coach

The Subtle Art of Not Taking a F

The Subtle Art of Not Taking a F

Welcome to the 106th Episode of NLP Around You.

🧠 Thoughtful Thought

“Without the art of storytelling, even the board room becomes a bored room.” — Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

💬 NLP Quote Corner

“If you want to shine like a Sun, learn to burn like a Sun.” — APJ Abdul Kalam

⏳ One Minute NLP

NLP for Enhancing Focus

Struggling to stay focused? NLP can help you train your mind to tune out distractions and zoom in on what matters. One simple way is by controlling your internal dialogue. Notice what you say to yourself when your mind wanders—it’s often unhelpful chatter like “I can’t concentrate” or “This is too much.”

Now, flip the script. Replace it with a clear, empowering command: “Right now, I choose to focus.” Say it with certainty, even in your mind.

Pair this with visualisation—imagine your mind as a camera lens, sharpening only on what you need to see, and blurring everything else. The clearer your internal picture, the sharper your real-world focus becomes.

With practice, you teach your brain to respond differently. NLP turns focus into a skill—not a struggle. One thought, one image, one choice at a time.

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🔮 Meta Magic

The Subtle Art of Not Taking a F

Monty Roberts, a well-known horse ranch owner in San Isidro, often lends his beautiful home for his friend’s fundraisers supporting at-risk youth.

One day, someone asked him, “Monty, why are you always so generous with your space?”

Monty smiled, his eyes softening with emotion. Before anyone could say more, he drifted into a memory from his past.

“I was a teenager,” he began. “Our teacher gave us an assignment—to write about what we wanted to be when we grew up. I poured my heart into it. Seven pages. I described my dream in detail: a 200-acre horse ranch with a 4,000-square-foot home. I even included drawings of the layout.

Two days later, the paper came back with a big red ‘F’ across the top. My teacher told me, ‘Monty, this dream is unrealistic. You don’t have the money, the background, or the connections to make it happen. Rewrite it with something more achievable, and I’ll consider changing your grade.’

I was crushed. When I shared this with my father, he said something I’ll never forget: ‘Son, you have to make your own choice on this.’

I thought about it for a whole week. Then I turned in the exact same paper.

‘You can keep the F,’ I told my teacher. ‘I’ll keep my dream.’”

Monty paused, then looked around.

“And here we are today—standing in the middle of my 200-acre ranch, inside my 4,000-square-foot house. That paper, the one I refused to change, is now framed above my fireplace.”

My question to you is — Are you taking the F given to you by others?

 

📖 Hook from the Book

“People you love never die. That is what Omai had said, all those years ago. And he was right. They don’t die. Not completely. They live in your mind, the way they always lived inside you. You keep their light alive. If you remember them well enough, they can still guide you, like the shine of long-extinguished stars could guide ships in unfamiliar waters.” — Matt Haig, How to Stop Time

🎬 Movie Motivation

The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. This dialogue from Moulin Rouge speaks to the power of emotional alignment and connection. In NLP, cultivating positive emotional states and fostering supportive relationships are seen as fundamental for personal well-being and growth.

🏆 Winning Post of the Week

Can You Be More Than Your Personality?

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