Creator: Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson are the founders of software company 37signals and authors of the book Rework. This manifesto was originally posted on their website from 1999-2001. Purpose: It’s a collection of 37 nuggets of online philosophy and design wisdom. It’s a great introduction to the 37signals’ school of thought and a…
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Haydn Shaughnessy: The New Work Manifesto
Creator: Haydn Shaughnessy writes for Forbes.com about Innovation within the New Economy. Purpose: The stats show that unto 66% of US workers are actively dis-engaged with their work. That means only 33% are! Thus the search for meaning and empowerment from ‘unconventional’ sources. The New Work Manifesto: Be Unconventional (Selection) People are busy adding unconventional…
Bre Pettis and Kio Stark: The Cult of Done
Creator: Bre Pettis and Kio Stark Purpose: To get things done! Manifesto The Cult of Done 1. There are three states of being. Not knowing, action and completion. 2. Accept that everything is a draft. It helps to get it done. 3. There is no editing stage. 4. Pretending you know what you’re doing is…
The Four Hour Work Week
Creator: Timothy Ferriss and published as a book, The Four Hour Work Week . Purpose: Have us rethink our 9-5 Monday to Friday, live for the weekend deferred lifestyle. Manifesto Tim Ferriss’ book title is a great manifesto snapshot: The Four Hour Work Week : Escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich….
