All due respect to those who have found high levels of personal growth from it, I don't want to take that away from them. And what does it do? Some of the high-pressure sales tactics and aggressive approach put me off as well as the accounts of many who have taken the forum who I find very credible. I may never cross paths with them again, but they all carry my promise I made for myself and I plan on keeping it. I was involved for about 4 years, completed their Curriculum for Living and participated in their Leadership Program, but did not complete in a way that had me eligible to move on and lead programs. From Wikisource. I’d avoid their events and the organization! A lot of them do the exact opposite of what the leaders tell them to do: try to teach the material, speak to untrained folks in Landmark lingo, and preach the benefits. The participants sit in the stand listening to his sermons. What’s with the mean looking people watching in the back ? All I can say is that the cult is strong with these folks and those who are weakminded will fall for the breakdown and build up and how I can “rescue you” from yourself. I felt like they had drank the kool-aid and didn’t even know it. He was into some cult, it seemed, and I said thank you but no. (Same for me with yoga lol). Over the first two days they work to break everyone’s ego down, expose suppressed traumas or mommy/daddy issues, and then rebuild you in their image. I totally get the concept of a ‘story’ – our own added (but inaccurate) meaning to a situation, and I get that sometimes we can’t see it, but in this instance that really was not what was going on. I did the entire 3 courses about 20 years ago. then step right up and lose your cash the old fashioned way — you get fleeced. I would say I’m a child of God, yet I didn’t go to church regularly, I prayed for those who I sought fit, and I didn’t help and support everyone around me, It helped me realize how I was behaving. The Landmark Forum is about “cleaning” up your past and disconnecting you from stories and traumas that may be affecting your present life and coloring your life. For me, the manipulation and brainwashing was sophomoric and offensive. It is done quietly and without confrontation. Do you need the Landmark Forum? His work has had a profound impact on the world of business and integrity, leadership, and people discovering their self expression in life. The forum is designed for everyone because it pertains to humanity in general and understanding the psychology of our emotions and memories. Couldn’t do it. I was excited to take part in the event and sat down in the large hall with a 100 other strangers. My biggest memory of the weekend was the odd “worker bee” who sat behind me. Why do I even care that I thought I was disappointing them? Why can I conceptually and emotionally understand everything and truly be rooting for these lovely humans yet I just couldn’t move forward myself and turn my bs arrogant ego off? However, the ones who have taken it and benefitted really sound positive and I think it can’t hurt and would at least solve my curiosity. For example, at the Forum I attended there were “requirements” of the course and “recommendations” of the course. Last time they had my daughter they brought her home 8 hours late. According to me its an amalgamation of philosophy, sociology, psychology, zen, Buddhism & behaviour studies on how to intrude someone. Aside from my mental health issues, I am an intellectual and strong-willed person and have overachieved in many areas of my life but find myself really needing new direction. I am thinking of taking the Landmark forum and my dad has already went through both the forum and the advanced course already, he is very big on self improvement. What I now understand is coaching doesn’t work unless (I) am actually playing full out. Why the cheap arse attitude to people paying $800? Thank you for taking the time to write a response and share your experience. Did this thing back in the 90’s, at the insistence of a suitor who paid for the weekend (and who turned out to be a petulant, humorless bully). Landmark does NOT do that, it is about self empowerment and making a difference in the world. Which is good, But couldn’t stand the sales pitch,that went on for 45 mins on Sat that I thought could have been spent getting to the point. I simply had an emotional breakdown. It seems like a 50-50 gamble. A quick look on the internet revealed even more dramatic claims. I didn’t even sign up for Landmark Education or take the course. I would probably say insults dont work with me can you ask me another question. She STRONGLY urged me to sign up. Yet, when it came to these second-class “worker-bees” who did most of the work to begin with, they seemed to walk around the room with little to no self-confidence of their own. I did not expect that at all when I took the Forum. I was way better mentally before Landmark. I can’t believe this guy. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "r01f22-20"; Landmark Education, a for-profit privately owned company that sells “human potential” seminars originally concocted by “Werner Erhard” now run by his brother Harry, has created something of an Internet news buzz over what some are beginning to call a “forbidden video.”. I have gained so much because of my faith, but I’m not some crazy evangelical about it, knocking of people’s doors, constantly telling them they need to do the forum, or believe in some deity. What to Expect (The Mechanics) You’ll be in a meeting room for roughly 12 hours for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I was very impressed and also at a crossroads in my life where I don’t see a clear future, so I thought I’d check it out. I am a confident woman and know how to make changes in my life if I feel things are not going well. I am so glad that there are people out there willing to exposure the fraudulent behaviours of these so called, non-judgement, enlightened teachers! Paranormal 10. Many are psychology concepts, Buddhist concepts, various other concepts – which to my eye have been packaged succinctly and very effectively. My partner signed us both up for the course, so I went not out of desire to do the course but respect to my partner. hilarious.. Enough. I don’t like to get in front of groups I’m now 63 years old I never went there to get throug that I don’t need to do that in my life. Suddenly I thought “So THIS is why I was invited out, to be coerced into some pyramid scheme bull****?” The whole rest of our walk was them both trying to convince me why this Landmark thing was so much better than anything out there ever. If I were going to spend the kind of money it cost me. These people flock to Landmark and find great meaning realizing they’ve been living a fraud for most of their lives. I have been through landmark many years ago, The difference it made in my life was the things I said I wanted to work on. BEAUTY & HEALTH TIPS; FOOD & DIET; WELLNESS & FITNESS; RELATIONSHIP MATTERS Ugh, anyway. i respect that and we should all respect his point of view. Not from anything the instructors taught. Breaking someone emotionally is their modus operandi. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. That sense of accomplishment you will feel after completing your tasks could very well carry on over into other aspects of your life! The whole business originates from a used car salesman, who after getting busted for creating a pyramid scheme business, started LifeSpring. Hi Linda! Didn’t transform? But, in actual practice, in actual experience, for myself, a person who has always been on the look out for that kind of, call it leading edge thinking and “education” if you will, nothing compares to The Landmark Forum. I have 120 accountability partners. My own adjunctive learning). I was blaming everything and every one else on why I didn’t accomplish the things I wanted out of life. So if anyone ever told me they had all the answers to life’s most important and power questions and how I was supposed to live my life, I would Run for the Hills! When I got home from The Forum, my head was spinning with all the new ideas I'd been exposed to. Thank you for stopping by Angelo! I didn’t like the the constant agreement push and the always underlying push for recruitment which was cleverly disguised. Once these people start to identify with being a leader it’s probably pretty hard to step away from the limelight so to speak. I don’t have the right terms or level of education to accurately describe it but there was something off and “inauthentic” to me about what was happening around me. It can be awful, it probably is harmful for some people, it can give jerks justification for their behaviour and it can be lifechanging. That sounds like your experience with Landmark was rather unpleasant! Also my little girls said they missed me and glad that i am home (my 8 years old said she missed me so much that she used her magic powers to get me back home). I found this rather humorous. When the circular speech wasn’t working, he proceeded to tell me to “throw out” the issue I felt needed work and give him another problem to work with. When it came time for the “recommendations”, however, I remained seated, which was and should have been my FREE CHOICE. So I fought back! Unbelievably liberating and empowering though when we get there. I interjected that he has the right to get his answer after paying $800 and that she was being unprofessional by threatening him that we would be kicked out of the course . He says he’ll call me right back. I have personally encountered someone using Landmark concepts in a manipulative way – which I called her out on at the time, but this is NOT the way these concepts were ever intended to be used. Not what they might think would make there parents happy. Thought most it was total crap throughout, and was quite verbal about my feelings to those around me. These poor saps chase the high they get out of having breakthroughs and seeing through blind spots. And while I am no longer active with the organization (as a student nor volunteer), there are no regrets on my end. She had the courage to stand up to it. I’m not easily coerced and I immediately tuned them both out. However, under no circumstances would I agree to sign paperwork waiving the right to a trial by jury in the event of any personal injury, even though such a waiver is required from every Landmark … You’ve only got this one life to live, unless of course you believe in reincarnation, then you’ll just keep at it until you get it right! All those people sitting waiting to be fed by their “wise words”. I wasn’t frowned upon for such. Landmark Education suffers humiliating legal defeat in New Jersey Federal Court. In regards to the small stuff you were describing, I was allowed to eat in there. I don’t understand how the leaders of this organization don’t get that this is quite destructive and not helpful. BONUS FAIL: After communicating to the course leader that I was receiving little to no value with the course on multiple occasions she finally agreed to connect with me the following day. This post was an expression of my personal experience with the forum. Please know that I was absolutely moved by the stories of these people and their relief in umburdening their deepest thoughts – I wholeheartedly respect their courage and openness to “try on” (forum lingo) a different way of thinking. Landmark is half a racket. A couple of days back received a call from landmark inquiring as to how did the introduction meeting go and what I see for myself in it. Yes I took the Forum and several other courses. Brainwashed it in! Perhaps I had already “got it” and was already “transformed.” As you said, the forum lessons are available elsewhere. In My Landmark Forum Reviews, A Few Dissatisfied Clients Reveal Program Has Similarities To Cult Or Scientology. This post has stirred up a massive uproar for individuals who are ‘pro-forum’, and I will admit to not acknowledging most of them, but I do really appreciate your perspective here Christopher. Many other plausible … I do not have to attend to see the damage it caused my friend’s mind. But I got off easy. New Age 9. Hi Ghazal, I’m not sure if timing was a factor or not, but I contacted head office and explained that I was very unhappy with the service provided and I wanted a refund. Then an hour later he just sends a text saying he will pick her up at 6:30. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have gone through many different stages of transformation, possibility, and enrollment. I finished months of chemo, and I gained a lot from that experience. For my CRIME of exercising my free choice to sit (without permission from Landmark or the Forum Leader), the Forum Leader actually accused me of CONSPIRACY (in addition to other things). Landmark does good for a lot of people, but I believe the effects are short-term solutions. You do not need to be brainwashed over 39 hours by some ‘coach’ who is just a salesperson using basic coercion and manipulation techniques on eager, sleep deprived, broken-down people. 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