Werner Erhard

Date of Birth: September 5, 1935

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Werner Erhard, born John Paul Rosenberg, is an American critical thinker and author, known for his work in personal development and transformation. He was born on September 5, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Erhard is the founder of the Erhard Seminars Training (est), a popular self-help and personal growth program that emerged in the 1970s. He later developed the “Landmark Forum,” which has become widely attended globally. Before his involvement in personal development, Erhard worked in various sales and management roles. His work has influenced numerous fields, including business, education, and psychotherapy.

5 Interesting Facts about Werner Erhard

1. Werner Erhard changed his name from John Paul Rosenberg in 1960.

2. The est Training program has been attended by over a million people.

3. He was featured on the cover of Time Magazine in 1978.

4. Erhard’s work has been studied at institutions such as Harvard and Yale.

5. He has co-authored several books on transformation and leadership.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Werner Erhard

1. “You don’t have to go looking for love when it’s where you come from.”

2. “The essence of communication is intention.”

3. “Life is a game. In order to have a game, something has to be more important than something else.”

4. “Ride the horse in the direction that it’s going.”

5. “Create your future from your future, not your past.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Werner Erhard’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Werner Erhard has seven children. He has four children from his first marriage to Patricia Fry: Camille, St. John, Adair, and Matthew. He has three children from his second marriage to June Bryde: Lane, Elise, and David.