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"What's the difference between a recording I make with my own voice, and a professional's induction talk?"
The differences between novice and professional are never more apparent than in the matter of hypnotic induction talks. There are a number of areas in which experience and training makes a big difference, but the most important -- and usually the most obvious -- are in timing, wording, and inflection. Once you've heard a good professional you will immediately perceive the difference between his or her talk and the talk of a less experienced person.

Even if you cannot consciously hear the difference, it's there. My own research on the human voice has established more than 16 voice variables that communicate meaning. The seasoned, trained, experienced hypnotist -- whether he or she is consciously aware of it or not -- has a voice trained to communicate the right things at a subliminal level.

"How can I ever learn self hypnosis if I use someone else's induction talk?"
Actually, most people learn self hypnosis faster if they begin with a professional induction talk. In fact, some people do it so poorly on their own that it takes them extra time just to undo their incorrect practices. The old adage that, "Practice makes perfect" is not true; practice only makes permanent. So if you are doing it wrong you have to unlearn before you can get onto the right track and learn to do it right. Listening to a good recorded induction talk helps you develop the skills faster, thereby permitting you to "walk" on your own that much sooner.

"How long does it take to know if my own talk is working?"
In working with your own talk you should give yourself at least nine weeks to see if it is working. By comparison, people who use a professionally prepared recording experience results, on average, within a matter of days. Approximately 20 percent experience "something definitely different" from the first time.

I have included a hypnotic induction script in the "Induction" section of Hypnotica (this Web site). You can use it as it is or modify it to suit your own needs. Starting with this script will give you the best chance to make your own induction talk work. But if you're in a hurry, get a CD or tape.

"Should I 'think' my induction talk or record it?"
If you can memorize it word for word, try thinking your way through it. Otherwise record it.

"If I record my own induction talk, should it be my voice or someone else's?"
That never seems to make much difference; most amateurs' voices are equally distracting and unimpressive and it takes a good while to get beyond that. If you or your friend has a trained voice, that might work out well.

"Is voice quality important"
Yes. And much of the importance is at a subliminal level. See above.

"Which is better, a man's or a woman's voice?"
Good is good (and bad is bad) regardless of the gender of the voice.

"What about subliminals on the CDs and tapes?"
For more information about subliminal imbeds on training CDs and tapes, click here to go to the Subliminals mini-FAQ.

"Who has really good, effective CDs and tapeSs, and where can I get them?"
Well, since you asked . . . click here.

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