NLP
Use NLP tricks to level up your game.
Explore 13 growth hacks curated for this zone. Each one comes with an actionable description you can turn into a routine, journal prompt, or automated flow with the ChatGPT API.
Hacks in this zone
Reframe Intent
When faced with a negative situation, reframe it by focusing on the positive intention behind it. For example, if someone criticizes you, consider it as an atte…
Use Counterexamples
Challenge generalizations by presenting counterexamples. If someone says 'I always fail,' ask them to recall a time when they succeeded.
Chunk Up or Down
In a conversation, chunk up by generalizing to find common ground, or chunk down by getting specific to solve a problem. For instance, 'What’s the broader purpo…
Create Analogies
Use analogies to make complex ideas more relatable. For example, describe the brain as 'like a computer' when explaining how it processes information.
Redefine the Problem
When stuck, redefine the problem by shifting your focus. Instead of asking 'Why is this happening to me?' ask 'What can I learn from this?'
Use Metaphors to Influence
Influence others by embedding metaphors into your language. For example, 'Let’s plant the seed for future growth' subtly suggests taking small steps now for big…
Navigate Logical Levels
Explore issues at different logical levels—environment, behavior, skills, beliefs, identity—to understand the full picture. For example, 'How does this behavior…
Apply to Self
Before advising others, reflect on how you apply that advice to yourself. Ask, 'Do I follow this rule in my own life?'
Change the Frame Size
Change the frame size by zooming in or out on an issue. For instance, ask 'What’s the bigger picture?' to expand the context, or 'What’s the smallest detail?' t…
Understand Their Model of the World
When communicating, try to understand the other person’s 'model of the world'—their beliefs, values, and experiences that shape their perspective.
Reality Strategy Check
When evaluating a decision or belief, ask yourself, 'How do I know this is true?' This helps you examine the evidence and assumptions behind your thinking.
Find the Positive Intention
When someone behaves in a way that frustrates you, try to uncover the positive intention behind their action. Ask, 'What positive outcome might they be trying t…
Part-Whole System Thinking
When analyzing a situation, consider how each part fits into the whole system. Ask, 'How does this piece influence the entire picture?'