Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Boost Your Confidence With NLP
Ian McDermott · 2010
65/100
👎 Skip It
McDermott is a credentialed NLP practitioner and the book is more grounded and practical than most in this crowded lane — the case studies help and the five-key structure keeps things organized. The underlying problem is that NLP itself lacks a robust clinical evidence base, and the book doesn't acknowledge this caveat, which makes it hard to recommend with confidence. Readers wanting confidence-building tools will find better-evidenced options in cognitive-behavioral or ACT-based self-help.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety92
substance58
craft65
originality55
accuracy50
hype62
age-fit80
human-eye62
Penny’s verdict65
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