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Maxim Izmailov
The Silva Ultramind System

“I fully unlocked the potential of my mind and rethought many aspects of my life”

«Я полностью раскрыл потенциал своего разума и переосмыслил многие аспекты моей жизни»

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Maxim used the Silva Ultramind quest to transform three critical life areas. They left an unsatisfying job, deepened their marriage, and quit smoking effortlessly—unlocking newfound energy and becoming their best self.

Translated from Russian by AI. Maxim wrote this story in Russian.

Rethinking Life with 'Silva Ultramind': My Journey to Self-Realization

The 'Silva Ultramind' Quest with Vishen Lakhiani became for me not just training, but also a journey to self-discovery and deep changes in my life. This course helped me fully unlock the potential of my mind and rethink many aspects of my life.

One of the key techniques I applied was the three screens technique. It helped me make sense of and transform three critical areas of my life: problems at work, family relationships and my attitude toward my own health. Before, I felt dissatisfied with my job, had constant conflicts with my wife and neglected my health, to the point of smoking cigarettes and marijuana.

Going through the course led to radical changes: I left the job that didn't suit me, and our family relationships improved significantly. My wife and I learned to find joy in everyday life and became closer to each other, despite ongoing external problems. Our children also became happier and calmer.

The most important achievement for me was that I quit smoking. This process went surprisingly easily and painlessly, unlike my first experience of quitting smoking. Now I feel alive and healthy, full of energy and self-confidence.

I am grateful to all the mentors who helped me on this path, including Jose Silva, Vishen Lakhiani, Neil, Christie, Oprah and many others. I want to express special gratitude to my father for his support and wisdom.

The 'Silva Ultramind' course became for me not only a way to improve my mental and physical health, but also a source of inspiration to strive for a better life. I am glad that I found the strength in myself to overcome my inner barriers and become the best version of myself.


Maxim Izmailov

Business Owner

Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Written 3 January 2020 From our original stories site Translated from Russian by Mindvalley

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