NLP Modeling: The Secret of Success
How to replicate the mindset and strategies of highly successful people to achieve your own goals.
I want to earn Rs 1 crore a year. But to be honest, I don’t have the experience yet of how to earn Rs 1 crore a year.
On the other hand, there is a person who is already earning Rs 1 crore a year. He has the experience, strategies and way of thinking that I need.
So is it possible for me to “access” his experience, his thinking and his habits, and earn Rs 1 crore a year in the same way? In NLP, we call this ‘modeling’, and through modeling we can create a new identity for ourselves by accessing the experience and behavior of others, so that we can also be successful in our life like a successful person or achieve our big goal. In this blog, you will learn how we can be successful in our lives in the same way by modeling a successful person. If yes, then it will not be just about making money it will be a journey to create a new identity within ourselves, which will take us to our desired destination.
1. Introduction: Why Modeling?
We all have some people in our lives who make us think “I wish I could do like them.”
These people are excellent at what they do, be it sales, public speaking, sports, music or business. One of the most powerful techniques of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) is modeling that is, understanding the ways of thinking, feeling and doing of a successful person and installing them in yourself.
Richard Bandler and John Grinder developed NLP from this practice they modeled excellent therapists and communicators, learned their patterns of success and taught them to others.
2. What is NLP Modeling?
NLP modeling is recognizing another person’s belief, thought, feeling, and behavior patterns, and repeating them to yourself in a way that produces the same results.
The main purpose of modeling is to
develop a mindset of “if someone else can do it, so can I.”
Increasing your learning speed exponentially.
3. Submodalities: Dial setting the Way to Success
When we think about an experience, the brain stores it as images, sounds, and feelings.
The quality of these images, sounds, and feelings (e.g. brightness, tone of voice, distance, size, location) are called submodalities in NLP.
These submodalities determine the intensity and emotion of our experience.
Examples of submodalities:
Visual: Is the picture close or far? Is it in color or black and white? Is it bright or dim?
Auditory: Is the sound loud or low? Is the tone soft or harsh?
Kinesthetic: Is the feeling light or heavy? Is the movement fast or slow?
4. Combining modeling and submodalities
Suppose you want to model a very successful public speaker.
Step 1: bring that person to your mind’s screen.
Step 2: imagine yourself standing next to them.
Now note their submodalities one by one:
How do they see themselves (inner image)?
What is the confidence in their voice?
Where and how do they feel about success?
Then, transfer these submodalities to your image.
This is like taking someone’s “mindset software” and installing it in your mind.
5. The Step-by-Step Process of NLP Modeling Excellence
Step 1: Choosing a Model
Choose a person who is a master of the skill you want to learn, it could be a sales leader, coach, athlete, or business icon.
Step 2: Bringing to Mind
Close your eyes and form a clear picture of that person feel their body language, facial expressions, and energy level.
Step 3: Mapping Submodalities
Now ask questions:
How bright is their image?
What angle are they looking at you from?
What tone is in their voice?
How does their body feel?
Step 4: Blending with Self-Image
Start visualizing yourself in their position copy their brightness, voice, and feeling.
Notice how your confidence, motivation, and skill level increase as you do this.
Step 5: Anchoring
When you are in this state, set a physical anchor (e.g. thumb and finger combination) as a trigger.
So that in the future, this state will return only when you press the anchor.
6. Guided NLP Modeling Script (for blog readers)
Note: While reading this, sit in a comfortable position and follow step-by-step without hurrying.
Relax close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Choose a model remember a person who is a master in the field you want to excel in.
Bring on a mental screen imagine a big, bright screen in front of you and see them on it.
Scan the submodality note:
Is the image bright or dim?
How close is they to you?
What does their voice sound like?
Where do you feel their energy?
Copy and paste: Now imagine all the features of their image slowly transferring to your image.
Feel the new identity: Notice how your posture, breathing pattern, and emotions are changing.
Anchor: When you are fully in this new identity, press your thumb and finger together and say: "This is who I am."
Open your eyes: And carry this energy into your day.
7. Exercise: Creating a new identity
Choose someone who is a role model for your goals.
Note their submodalities (brightness, sound, feeling location).
Transfer these submodalities to your image.
Feel that you are on that level now.
Do this for 5 minutes a day.
8. Rapid change with the NLP submodality swish technique
In the swish technique, we make the old negative image smaller and fainter, bringing the new powerful image brighter and closer. This technique, combined with modeling, can make your identity and excellence permanent.
9. Real-life applications
Sales: Model top salespeople and adopt their conversation patterns and mindset.
Public speaking: Take the stage by adopting the image and feelings of great speakers.
Sports: Incorporate the focus and body-sense of a champion into your game.
Personal development: Adopt excellence in any field.
10. Benefits of NLP Modeling
The speed of learning new skills increases manifold.
Immediate increase in confidence and motivation.
Mental barriers (limiting beliefs) are broken.
Powerful self-image is formed in life.
11. Conclusion
The combination of NLP modeling and submodalities is a mental technology that can help you achieve rapid excellence in any field.
Remember - “If someone else can do it, so can I” is not just a motivational line, but a practical strategy in NLP.
By practicing daily, you can create a new identity on your mind screen, one that is fully capable of achieving your goals.
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✍ Author Introduction
Dhruv Sharma
Clinical Hypnotherapist | NLP Master Trainer | Mind Power Coach
