NLP is a study of human communication and behavior developed in the 1970s. It involves understanding how people's minds work based on neurology, linguistics and programming to help achieve goals. NLP can be used to improve communication, overcome challenges, and live a more fulfilling life. The document provides a brief history of NLP and its founders, definitions of its key concepts, examples of its applications and principles. It concludes that NLP is a powerful tool for personal development and designing one's life.