Hey Sync.. I read your post and it was very interesting. I'm glad someone told it like it is and shared his viewpoint on NLP. I've tried patterning myself and went through a phase of picking up on small details of language almost to the point it made me mad.
I don't really use NLP much when it come to PU but realise how useful it is to know a few nagations, language patterns and a few other tricks like anchoring. TBH I never had the knack of anchoring but still practise regardless.
I like the fact that you pointed out how important it is to be positive about things as I want to be positive in everything I commit to.
Thanks for this post.