Manifestos
A collection of public declarations of values outlining my ideas and principles from creativity and productivity to happiness. Each serves as a call to action and a reminder of the values that guide my life.
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Another manifesto – a public declaration of aims. My one-word theme for 2019 has been “Accept”, so a manifesto on opinions feels good. Opinion Manifesto 1. Love people first, then philosophy 2. It’s not good because I like it. It’s not evil because I don’t like it. 3. Ideas, suggestions, and thoughts – not truths.…
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Rejoice in choice. (Witnesses and encourage the free will of you and me. You pick for you. I for me.) Now is how (The present minute is useful. Use it.) Words observe something, not everything. (Each of us is made of infinite creativity and derivation; boldness and shyness; leadership and delegation.) Hearts for all parts.…
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Since my blog and podcast (uncannycreativity.com) are about creative productivity, writing a productivity manifesto felt right. Here’s my latest draft: 1. Make any choice. 2. Challenge yourself. Don’t compare. 3. Take steps and find out. 4. Start small. Begin anywhere. 5. Reframe. Make it a game. 6. Spill milk. Bounce back. 7. Be average. Good…
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I’ve written my Happiness Manifesto inspired by Gretchen Rubin. A manifesto is a public declaration of intentions and values. Newly revised version: If all else fails, let go a little. Or a lot. Don’t sweat small stuff (It’s all small stuff) Different people like different things. Effort over outcomes. Show up. Events involve pieces beyond us.…
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Of the manifestos I’ve wanted to write to simplify and solidify my core values, Creativity turned out to be the biggest challenge. (Seems I have very clear ideas on what makes me feel Kind and Happy.) I’ve shared so many books, experiments, and studies on creativity on my blog and podcast. I finally feel I’ve…
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I’ve made it a goal to notice positive things. And say them out loud. Give compliments to myself and to others. And notice how many people go out of their way to do it. Just like the guy Marie Forleo mentions in her video on Positive attitudes. The maxim “Say good things out loud” on…
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TL:DR – Respect, Thoughtfulness, Action Half way through 10 days of meditation on Kindness. Decided to jot down a Kindness Manifesto. Here’s the current draft of a public declaration of intentions and values about Kindness: Act generously in spirit. No one has it all figured out. “Nice” is different from good. We’re born good. (Babies act very…