I've been reading this site's database articles on Landmark. A few of them are very helpful. Thanks to Rick Ross for compiling all of this, however I must say that 4 years ago when I looked up Landmark and cults, this site nor its articles were high in the search engine results. Perhaps we ought to get these articles more up front for those searching for info. I'll start to link the database page on sites like Reddit if that's OK.
I still want to know whether what I got from the Forum can be attributed to actual personal development or whether I was psychologically duped into buying into a fantasy. There's no doubt that the story concept and awareness of how much I complained have helped better my life. But perhaps most of my improved mood and lack of depression were a result of being immersed in the Landmark environment and residual effect thereof, or whether I had gained real life-long tools.
I wonder how much of my improved affect was due to believing in the excitement of possibility and the unknown. Landmark inspired me to consider out-of-the-box possibilities, which can lead to fantastic imagination. Perhaps I overestimated the success of the business I've been creating, which has been a major reason for my improved mood. For the last 4 years, I've had a project I believe in and have been excited about. Now that it's becoming a reality, I'm seeing that maybe it's not as good of a business idea as I thought. I don't believe in the same degree of amazing possibility.
I'm sure part of that has to do with me not being around Landmark or many Landmark people. 4 years ago, I was surrounded by dreamers who were up to big things. That carried on through the years as I stayed in touch with people through social media and had my friend do the forum 2 years ago. His life isn't going all that great, and I don't have anyone else around to be inspired by, Landmark-wise.
At this point, I think it's fair to say that much of what I gained from Landmark was less about the content (which of course is designed to be of at least decent quality), and more about the environment. It was almost like joining a club full of amazing go-getters who aren't your typical complaining, gossiping, normal person. And that would be fine if it wasn't designed to pull you into a creepy pyramid scheme that pays only a few people at the top.
The more I think about it, the more horrible it seems to become a paid leader. By the time you have a salary, you've put in years of volunteered time. So you're not making much in the grand scheme of things. And once you're at that level, it's like the mafia or something. How can you possibly get out, and would you even want to? Your brain is wired to generate more customers for Landmark.
Lastly, I still want to figure out what the motives are behind Landmark. Is there any information on what inspired Werner to create a business model like Landmark's? Is there any information on what Landmark's high-ups get out of producing results for people (other than money)? I'm guessing the motives will be similar to other LGATs, so maybe there's info out there about them?
I still want to know whether what I got from the Forum can be attributed to actual personal development or whether I was psychologically duped into buying into a fantasy. There's no doubt that the story concept and awareness of how much I complained have helped better my life. But perhaps most of my improved mood and lack of depression were a result of being immersed in the Landmark environment and residual effect thereof, or whether I had gained real life-long tools.
I wonder how much of my improved affect was due to believing in the excitement of possibility and the unknown. Landmark inspired me to consider out-of-the-box possibilities, which can lead to fantastic imagination. Perhaps I overestimated the success of the business I've been creating, which has been a major reason for my improved mood. For the last 4 years, I've had a project I believe in and have been excited about. Now that it's becoming a reality, I'm seeing that maybe it's not as good of a business idea as I thought. I don't believe in the same degree of amazing possibility.
I'm sure part of that has to do with me not being around Landmark or many Landmark people. 4 years ago, I was surrounded by dreamers who were up to big things. That carried on through the years as I stayed in touch with people through social media and had my friend do the forum 2 years ago. His life isn't going all that great, and I don't have anyone else around to be inspired by, Landmark-wise.
At this point, I think it's fair to say that much of what I gained from Landmark was less about the content (which of course is designed to be of at least decent quality), and more about the environment. It was almost like joining a club full of amazing go-getters who aren't your typical complaining, gossiping, normal person. And that would be fine if it wasn't designed to pull you into a creepy pyramid scheme that pays only a few people at the top.
The more I think about it, the more horrible it seems to become a paid leader. By the time you have a salary, you've put in years of volunteered time. So you're not making much in the grand scheme of things. And once you're at that level, it's like the mafia or something. How can you possibly get out, and would you even want to? Your brain is wired to generate more customers for Landmark.
Lastly, I still want to figure out what the motives are behind Landmark. Is there any information on what inspired Werner to create a business model like Landmark's? Is there any information on what Landmark's high-ups get out of producing results for people (other than money)? I'm guessing the motives will be similar to other LGATs, so maybe there's info out there about them?