Categories: Manifesto

9 Manifestos Command Presence

Here’s the ninth in a nine part series looking at the Manifesto Manifesto principles with a view to creating your own manifesto.

Did you note the upgrade in the wording of our ninth principle? We’re changing ‘crave’ to ‘command’. It’s more potent! Thanks AnnieD!

Manifestos matter. Whilst thoughts fade and speech can be silenced, manifestos are real. They live in many different physical forms so they can be easily shared. And, this keeps them alive.

Four questions to ask yourself when you sit down to start writing your manifesto relative to creating the future…

1 What’s your campaign?

If a manifesto is the first expression of your idea (principle 1), then your campaign, project or crusade lets others join in to make it a living reality.

My Manifesto Project is to create 1000 manifestos.

2 In what form will your manifesto exist?

We typically think of manifestos as being a set of words. Traditionally, they’re books or one-page documents. And, in this age of multimedia your manifesto could easily be a movie, YouTube video, image, song or…

3 How will you bring your manifesto alive?

You start by writing your manifesto and then bring it to life in a different form. The Filmmakers Vow of Chastity naturally became a series of movies. Find the form that best represents the key ideas of your manifesto.

4 What physical things will you create?

The Bible was just one representation of the Christian faith. They also built churches, had images of the Virgin Mary and Jesus on the cross. Turning your manifesto into a physical thing is like a photograph of your wedding day – it reminds you constantly of your commitment.

Work through these questions to start writing your manifesto. Share your results and/or ask questions in the comments below.

 

Geoff McDonald

Share
Published by
Geoff McDonald
Tags: Presence

Recent Posts

The Real Reasons 45+ Leaders Are Abandoning Corporate Life

Are you a 45+ leader thinking of abandoning corporate life? You’re not alone. An Australian study…

7 hours ago

Midlife Entrepreneur: Why It’s the Perfect Time to Start

MIT research just proved that entrepreneurs at 50 succeed at twice the rate of those…

2 weeks ago

From Corporate Insider to Industry Icon in 3 Steps

If you want to move from corporate insider to industry icon, then you need to…

3 weeks ago

Knowledge Monetization – 5 Mistakes That Keep Experts Broke

Here's a brutal truth about knowledge monetization: 95% of experts with incredible knowledge make less…

4 weeks ago

Monetize Your Expertise – Turn Your Experience Into Income

How do you monetize your expertise and turn decades of experience into a legacy and…

4 weeks ago

Four Thousand Weeks – Say Goodbye to Procrastination

Still waiting for the perfect time to start? That moment isn’t coming. If you’re ready…

1 month ago