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Hi Alex,


So I state the purpose: "I want to improve my communication skills to be able to present my ideas more powerful and effective."

Then the thought comes into my mind: "If I state this purpose I will only be able to activate the communication parts but not the rest of the book."
This is the reason why I sometimes formulate too general, too powerless purposes.
Am I wrong with my opinion about purposes?
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Not so. Your original purpose gives you your first reason for activating the book. As you become familiar with the information that the author has to offer you might just find a deeper and more meaningful purpose. It can change with each activation layer.

It's just like talking to someone and they mention they know something and you decide to follow that up because the opportunity presents itself.

The best way to know if the purpose will work is when you can imagine yourself or see yourself in your minds eye using the information. If you have difficulty with that you are not connected to a purpose, just a fluffy statement.

{quote] Korsakow

PS: Can I use the same purpose multiple times if the books I read are about the same issue? I borrowed a few books about NLP at the library and as the reason to read them is the same, wouldn't it make sense to sum up the information in one "file"?

Try it and see.

Alex