In an independently prepared business information report, Marketdata Enterprises conducted comprehensive research into a variety of self-improvement programs and seminars. The research noted that ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵstood out from other programs in their examination and access to "being," not just "knowing," and for the breadth and power of the impact of their programs. Specifically, the Marketdata Enterprise report stated:

"The vast majority of programs in the personal growth, training, and development industry rely on traditional education methods or motivational techniques and theory. Traditional education's central focus is on increasing peoples' knowledge or understanding, i.e., expanding knowing. Academia refers to this as epistemologically-based education.

"In contrast, Landmark's programs are about being, and ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵis the sole program provider of ontological transformation. Ontology is the study of being and Landmark's programs include a deep look into the already-existing nature of being human, and beyond that, what is possible in being human. ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵis a worldwide leader in the personal growth, training, and development industry; and Landmark's ideas, delivery, and intellectual property are unique within both the industry and society.

"Delivered through a specialized and highly developed methodology, Landmark's programs address and coach people from the way life is actually lived. This is known in academia as a phenomenological approach. Landmark's programs allow participants to become aware of the underlying assumptions, beliefs, and interpretations that constitute the way they view their life and the world in which they live—all of which [deeply] influences and impacts their actions.

"The result is a transformation in being—a breakthrough that results in immediate, lasting, and dramatic shifts in people's effectiveness and quality of life."

The Marketdata Enterprises report also stated about Landmark's program leaders:

"ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵis recognized for having one of the best faculty bodies in the business, with over 780 leaders worldwide."

About Landmark: ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵoffers programs in more than 21 countries and 125 cities around the world. Over 2.4 million people have participated in The ÄÛ²ÝÊÓƵForum and over 193,000 people participate in Landmark's courses each year. Visit .

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