You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Thoughtful Thought

“What follows your planning could either be Execution or Excuses.” – Dr Mehernosh J Randeria

NLP Quote Corner

“The worst fault of human beings is the preoccupation with others’ faults.” – Kahlil Gibran

One Minute NLP – Negotiation

Negotiation isn’t about winning or losing; it’s about finding common ground. In NLP, we see negotiation as an interplay of perspectives—yours, theirs, and the neutral space in between. To succeed, start by building rapport. People are more likely to collaborate when they feel understood and respected.

Listen actively to uncover not just what they want, but why they want it. The “why” often reveals shared goals or opportunities for creative solutions. Use language patterns like reframing to turn “problems” into “possibilities.” For instance, instead of focusing on a disagreement, you can explore how it opens up space for innovation.

Stay flexible — remember the NLP presupposition: the person with the greatest flexibility controls the system. When you are adaptable, you can pivot strategies to meet mutual needs.

Negotiation is less about convincing and more about connecting. When both sides feel heard, you’re not just closing a deal—you’re building trust and setting the stage for future collaboration.

Master the Art of Negotiation and Transform Challenges into Opportunities by joining our Drama-Based Facilitation Workshop in Mumbai on Saturday, 15th February 2025. Complete details here: Conflict to Consensus (https://w3coach.com/conflict-to-consensus)

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Meta Magic – An Illusion of Reality

Shweta covered a distance of 10 km in one hour.

Akash covered the same distance in one and a half hours.

Which of the two is faster and healthier?

Most likely, our answer will be Shweta.

Now what if you come to know that Shweta covered this distance on a prepared track, while Akash did it by walking on a sandy path?

Then our answer will be Akash.

Now what if you come to know that Shweta is 50 years old, while Akash is 25 years old?

Then our answer will be Shweta again.

Now what if you come to know that Akash’s weight is 140 kgs, while Shweta’s weight is 65 kgs.

Then our answer will be Akash.

As we learn more about Akash and Shweta, our opinions and judgments about who is better will change.

The reality of life is also similar. Remember: YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. Opportunities vary. Life is different. Resources differ. Problems change. Solutions are different.

My question to you is: Where in your life are you forming opinions very superficially and hastily, simply because you don’t know what you don’t know?.

Hook from the Book

“Every person is just an obstacle until you try to understand them.” Trevor Noah, Into the Uncut Grass

Movie Motivation

“Apna time aayega!” Translated to: “Our time will come!”

This line from Gully Boy encourages maintaining hope and belief in one’s abilities, a key to overcoming challenges and achieving success in NLP.

Winning Post of the Week

Is it time to rethink the ‘Artificial’ in Artificial Intelligence? 🤔

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Thoughtfully Yours,

Mehernosh Randeria

NLP Master Trainer and Coach