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January 20, 2026
- Public Intent: Unlike a private diary, a manifesto is a formal statement meant for public dissemination.
- Critique of the Present: Most manifestos begin by criticizing the current state of affairs (the status quo).
- Call to Action: They go beyond mere belief by proposing a specific plan or "roadmap" for change.
- Revolutionary Tone: Many historical manifestos use bold, provocative language to inspire followers or disrupt existing norms.
- Political: Outlines the platform of a party or revolutionary movement. The most famous is Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' The Communist Manifesto (1848). In modern contexts, parties release manifestos before general elections to list their policy promises.
- Artistic: Used by avant-garde movements to reject traditional aesthetics. Examples include the Futurist Manifesto (1909) and the Manifesto of Surrealism (1924).
- Technological: Sets principles for software or engineering, such as the Manifesto for Agile Software Development.
- Personal: A private set of "rules to live by" that individuals use for self-improvement or to define their legacy.
- Religious: In religious contexts, these are typically referred to as creeds or confessions of faith.
- Identify the "Why": Start with a meaningful question about your legacy or purpose.
- State Principles: Use clear, declarative sentences (e.g., "I value integrity over speed").
- Offer Action: Provide specific steps or a "call to action" that readers can follow.
January 20, 2026
- I am the architect of my own attention. In a world of digital noise and "infobesity," I filter ruthlessly to protect my mental clarity.
- I value presence over awareness. I would rather be deeply present with my family than broadly aware of global trends that do not serve my mission.
- I fall in love with the final 5%. I do not just start; I finish with the same intensity I began with, because extraordinary results live in the details.
- I chop wood and carry water. I embrace the "boring basics" of my craft every day, knowing that consistent effort is the only path to mastery.
- My body is my most valuable asset. I care for it through movement, nutrition, and rest, because it is the only vehicle I have to achieve my dreams.
- I make peace with being disliked. I choose to be authentic rather than palatable, focusing only on the opinions of those I deeply respect.
- Identify 2026 Priorities: Reflect on your "North Star." Ask yourself what specific habits you want to establish this year, such as daily meditation or protected work hours.
- Use "I" Statements: Write your principles in the present tense (e.g., "I create," not "I will create") to force your mind to accept them as your current reality.
- Define Non-Negotiables: List exactly what you are choosing to prioritize and what you are intentionally deprioritizing (e.g., limiting social media to 30 minutes a day).
January 21, 2026
- I am the curator of my own inputs. In an era of algorithm-driven content, I choose quality over quantity and depth over distraction.
- I value verification over perception. I will not be swayed by synthetic "truths"; I rely on proven principles and my own discernment to navigate an AI-saturated world.
- I own my digital sovereignty. My identity is not a product; I am the primary authority over my data, my choices, and my time.
- I lead with "unreasonable care." In a landscape of automated efficiency, I differentiate myself by applying deep, human attention to my work and my relationships.
- I embrace the "Return to Real." I prioritize analog connection, physical health, and slow news over the constant buzz of breaking stories.
- I am a student of the future, not a passenger. I leverage emerging tools—from AI to decentralization—without surrendering my human judgment or agency.
- Select the "Core Three": Which of the points above feels most "authentically you" right now?
- Define Your "North Star": Identify one single objective you are working toward this year that this manifesto supports.
- Draft a Rallying Cry: Create one bold sentence that you can use as a "decision filter" for what you say "yes" or "no" to today.
January 21, 2026
January 22, 2026
- I am the Architect, not the Passenger.
- Meaning: You build your own structures rather than inhabiting those designed by others.
- Application: "Getting hip" is passenger behavior—adopting what is already cool. "Explain Therapy" is architectural—creating a new framework for understanding.
- I Value Verification over Perception.
- Meaning: You prioritize deep understanding and proven truth over surface-level optics or "vibes."
- Application: Your aphorism ("Science creates Religion") posits that knowing is the root of believing. A therapy based on "Explaining" (demystifying the complex) aligns with this search for truth, whereas "getting hip" often relies on perception and hype.
- I Lead with Unreasonable Care.
- Meaning: You commit to depth and detail in a world of automated, shallow content.
- Application: Starting a project like "Explain Therapy" requires the deep, human-centric attention you value, offering a "Return to Real" connection that trends cannot provide.
"Science creates Religion, Not Religion creates Science."
- The Insight: This reverses the traditional view (e.g., Einstein’s "Science without religion is lame"). It implies that when we explain the universe (Science), that explanation becomes the structure we revere and live by (Religion).
- The Opportunity: If science/explanation is the creator of meaning, then "Explain Therapy" is a powerful concept. It suggests healing comes not from blind faith, but from making the chaotic plain—giving people the "science" (explanation) to build their own "religion" (meaning).
