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. 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:

Lead with Love
This is foundational. Let love guide your choices, your work, and your relationships.
Seek Clarity
Be honest. Say what you mean. See things as they are, not as you wish they were.
Follow Curiosity
Keep learning. Ask questions. Follow the things that pull at your attention. Stay open to surprise.
Honor Craftsmanship
Take care with what you make. Let your work show your values. Good things take time and focus. Design isn’t decoration; it is meaning made visible.
Play and Iterate
Be willing to try. Be willing to fail. Start messy. Make space for fun and invention. Refine with care.
Protect Peace
Don’t rush. Stay centered in yourself. Guard your energy. Let stillness do its work.
Choose Kindness
Treat people with respect. Assume complexity. Lead with empathy, not ego.
Pursue Simplicity
Clear is better than clever. Remove what isn’t needed. Let things be what they are.
Remember You’ll Die
You won’t live forever. Let that shape your days.
Leave a Trail of Better
Improve what you touch. Fix what’s broken. Add value quietly. Let your impact ripple out.