1. The Holstee Manifesto
This is one of the best known ones on the web. It is a complete manifesto, not centering on one aspect in particular.
2. Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
Baz Luhrman, best known as the director of films like “Strictly Ballroom” and “Moulin Rouge!”, released this song back in 1999. The lyrics are straight from an essay by Mary Schmich from 1997 called “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young” and the song climbed music charts across the globe. Some wise words set to a catchy tune.
3. The lululemon Manifesto
The corporate manifesto for thsi athletic wear company may very well be a bellwether for a shift in the culture of the new enterprising set. While
4. Women in Business Manifesto
While this one may be directed at women in business, it certainly can apply to a much larger demographic. The message conveyed by the Women in Business Manifesto is another example of typography imagery done well.
5. Frank Lloyd Wright’s 10-Point Manifesto for His Apprentices
This one also is directed at a certain group – and a very niche on at that. But again, Wright’s manifesto has much to offer anyone if they look beyond the group for which it was originally intended. There are some great attributes to strive for in there.
6. Incomplete Manifesto for Growth
Straight from the manifesto’s creator, Bruce Mau: Apply this manifesto where you see fit, because it does fit in places suited for you.
7. 279 Days to Overnight Success
Chris Guillebeau’s “The Art of Non-Conformity” website is full of inspiration, and this downloadable PDF is no exception. If you’re a writer looking to take the steps to making it your full time vocation, this manifesto is worth the free download. If you’re not a writer, it’s worth it all the same.
8. The Expert Enough Manifesto
This manifesto comes straight from the blog founded by Corbet Barr. The Expert Enough Manifesto illustrates what the site “is all about” — and it may hold things inside that you find that you’re all about as well.
9. focus
Leo Babauta, former Stepcase Lifehack contributor and creator of “Zen Habits”, has put together a simple and effective manifesto with the downloadable PDF known plainly as “focus”. Just make sure you don’t start reading it until you’re done with this list. After all, the theme of the manifesto is…focus.
10. The Passive Aggressive Manifesto
A response to the slew of typography-based manifestos on the web. Michael Schechter, one of Stepcase Lifehack’s newest contributors, created The Passive Aggressive Manifesto with this in mind: (Is it ironic that perhaps those manifestos which he spoofed prompted him to create this manifesto? Hmmm…) A fun and insightful read no matter how its creation was prompted.
BONUS: 6 More Insanely Awesome Inspirational Manifestos
These manifestos are also amazing; give them a look to see if you can glean anything from them to inspire you to action.
Do The Work – Steven Pressfield The Checklist Manifesto – Atul Gawande The Fire Fly Manifesto – Jonathan Fields Great Work Manifestos – Michael Bungay Stanier A Lesser Photographer – CJ Chilvers The Writer’s Manifesto – Jeff Goins
What manifestos do you find inspiration in and use to help you move forward? I’d be interested to hear your suggestions in the comments. Featured photo credit: Álvaro Serrano via unsplash.com
