Walking The Talk

In a previous post we talked about what is involved in Modelling and how the process of observing and mapping the successful behaviours of other people in order to apply them to ourselves and others can support us in getting great results.

Here is a short yet powerful story which shows the importance of walking the talk.

A woman took her son to see Mahatma Gandi, who asked what she wanted. "I'd like you to get him to stop eating, " she replied.
"Bring the boy back in two weeks' time," replied Gandi.
Two weeks later the woman returned with her son. Gandi turned to the boy and said, "Stop eating sugar."
The woman looked surprised and asked, "Why did I have to wait two weeks for you to say that?"
Two weeks ago I was eating sugar, " Gandi replied.


from: NLP At Work - Sue Knight