Matt’s Manifesto

These are very much a work in progress. Not only am I open to changing these, finding they are foolish, etc, but I expect to. Also, I don’t live up to them. Not even close. I’ve learned them the hard way. I have failed and failed again. But that is the point, isn’t it? It makes me uncomfortable sharing these but you can’t grow from a place of comfort.

With that said, here we go:

1. Love
   This is foundational. Let love guide your choices, your work, and your relationships.

2. Clarity
   See things as they are, not as you wish they were.

3. Curiosity
   Keep learning. Ask questions. Follow the things that pull at your attention. Stay open to surprise.

4. Craftsmanship
   Take care with what you make. Let your work show your values. Good things take time and focus.

5. Play
   Be willing to try. Be willing to fail. Start messy. Make space for fun and invention. Refine with care.

6. Peace
   Don’t rush. Stay centered in yourself. Guard your energy. Let stillness do its work.

7. Kindness
   Assume everyone’s life is just as complex as yours if not more. Lead with empathy and respect, not ego.

8. Simplicity
   Remove what isn’t needed. Let things be what they are.

9. Mortality
   You won’t live forever. You are made for now. Tomorrow is just a dream.

10. Better
    Improve what you touch. Fix what’s broken. Add value quietly. Let your impact ripple out.