Customer story · 40 Years of Zen
Eliminating Stress and Negative Reactions Through a Week-Long Mindset Shift
Ales Graf
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Ales Graf achieved a total mindset shift at 40 Years of Zen, reporting that his stress is completely gone after the one-week program. Previously unable to meditate or relax, Graf experienced a change in his inner setup that allows him to respond calmly to the outside world while eliminating negative thoughts and reactions.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Stress reduction and inability to meditate
- Reported Result
- Complete elimination of stress and negative reactions
- Time to Value
- One week
“After attending 40 Years of Zen program, my life is surprisingly... without stress, you know, the stress is gone.”
“I didn't expect that I could shift that much. That was awesome.”
“The biggest takeaway was a huge surprise how all those scattered events I had in my life went suddenly together and everything was suddenly connected.”
The interview
What was your life like before attending 40 Years of Zen?
Before I came here, you know, my life was quite stressful, I would say. I was worried about things. I wasn't able to meditate. It means that I wasn't able to stop myself and relax.
How has your life changed after completing the program?
A week ago, my life was full of stress, bad reactions and so on. And it has completely changed. After attending 40 Years of Zen program, my life is surprisingly—because I didn't expect that—it's without stress, you know, the stress is gone. I'm relaxed. I'm thrilled for the future.
What was your impression of the staff and facilities?
Everything is so cool over here. Staff, you know, Lisa, Pierre, the chef, you know, the cooks, amazing food over here. And the program was big surprise for me.
What was the most significant shift you experienced during the week?
After this program, what shifted for me the most would be my inner setup. I would say my mind, the way how I respond to the outside world. I hope I'm going to be free of those negative thoughts or those negative reactions I used to have. That's going to be a big deal for me.
What was your biggest takeaway from the experience?
The biggest takeaway was a huge surprise how all those scattered events I had in my life went suddenly together and everything was suddenly connected, you know, in one piece. And I didn't know that all those events are basically one big event.
Would you recommend this program to others?
I highly recommend 40 Years of Zen because it's such super cool, exciting program where you're gonna be completely changed. It's really awesome. I enjoyed it much, you know, it was exciting week, you know, from the beginning to the end.
Frequently asked
Can 40 Years of Zen help someone who can't meditate?
Yes. Ales Graf noted that before the program, he was unable to stop himself, relax, or meditate. After the week-long session, he found himself completely relaxed and free of the stress that previously prevented him from finding stillness.
Is the 40 Years of Zen program worth the time?
Ales Graf described the program as an exciting week from beginning to end. He stated that the shift he experienced was a 'big surprise' because he did not expect to be able to change that much in such a short period.
What is the food and staff like at 40 Years of Zen?
Ales Graf highly praised the environment, specifically mentioning staff members Lisa and Pierre. He also highlighted the 'amazing food' provided by the chef and cooks during his stay.
Full transcript
About 40 Years of Zen
40 Years of Zen
Official site: 40yearsofzen.com40 Years of Zen provides an intensive brain-training program designed to help high-performers achieve deep states of relaxation and mental clarity. By utilizing advanced neurofeedback and expert coaching, they serve individuals looking to eliminate stress and fundamentally shift their 'inner setup' for better reactions to the world. The program delivers a total transformation of the mind, often resolving years of scattered mental patterns in a single week.
- Industry
- Neurofeedback Brain Training
Topics
- stress management
- personal transformation
- meditation
- mental health
- wellness retreat
- mindset shift
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