I’ve come to a point in my life where I need goals. But I have no idea what those goals should be. I’ve created my personal Manifesto to help validate what my next directions should be.I don’t really have much more to say about this, but will let the document speak for itself.

Creed

I shall only exist once, and for a very limited time. I can choose to plod along my in life or I can choose to enjoy and make a difference in the world. I choose the latter.

I am a Father

• I will ensure my children are provided for. This includes clothes, food and shelter, but intangibles as love, education and principles.
• I will provide structure and discipline to them, empowering them to be successful in their lives, and giving them the skills to live those lives how they wish to live.
• I will teach my children how to think critically, how to question the world they live in, and how to find the answers to those question
• I will be healthy in order to pass on my wisdom for as long as possible

I am a Husband

• I will ensure my wife is provided for. This includes clothes, food and shelter, but intangibles as love, education and principles
• I will receive the love of my wife with open arms. If I need more, I will ask for it.
• I will explain my principles to my wife, and expect respect of them.
• I will operate as a team with my wife, ensuring our home and family is a sacred.

I am a Provider

• I will provide for my family. I will strive for a cup that runs over.
• I will diversify. I will harvest more than one source to provide.
• I will be free of the chains of debt. I will pay myself first. I will use debt as a controlled leverage tool only.
• I will take the steps needed to empower myself to these ends.
• I will be healthy to ensure my family and causes are provided for for as long as possible.
• I will die self-sustained.

I am a Thought Leader

• I will be a role model to people. I will establish my principles, communicate those principles, and live by those principles
• I will work within my communities to affect positive change.
• I will “sharpen the sword” and maintain my position as an agent of positive change.
• I will train the next generation. I will empower them to advance their principles so that they too can become thought leaders
• I will define and refine my beliefs. I will work towards eliminating cognitive dissonance.

I am a Difference-Maker

• I will make a difference in my communities. I will make the greatest contribution where my influence is the greatest
• I will value people over corporations, and neighbors over populations
• I will strive to eliminate problems. I will invest in stop-gap solutions only if solutions in the root causes is being advanced.

I am an Adventurer

• I will experience life in the fullest. I will venture out of my comfort zone often.
• I will enjoy the fine things in life. I will be unapologetic for doing so.
• I will seek out new adventures. I will use the wisdom gained to increase the impact of my other roles.
• I will embark on these adventures. I will invite others along, however will not require their participation