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Sometimes things are just simply bad. There’s no question – some moments and days are worse and people say “be positive”. That means nothing!

But then you only get to know yourself when you see how you act in such situations.


This is not a funny post, no stories!


A manifesto has nothing to do with money or success.


I really recommend writing down your own manifesto, something to fall back on in worst moments. A simple way to live your best life right now.


Living your personal manifesto lets you touch people and let’s you celebrate living. Turns you into someone worth touching.



Heres my Manifesto:


– Treat everyone as if they are going to die tomorrow- My adorable family.

– Do things that will make me laugh. Do things that will make others laugh. Laughter is the one key to long and quality life.

– Spend time with people who love me and who I love.

– Give everything inside of me away. Else life gets constipated.

– Keep my word. That’s the one thing you don’t give away lightly. Keep it.

– Spend time with people who I will learn things from (hopefully vice-versa). You meet people for a reason. You’re never going to know the reason.

– Read a lot. Books are virtual mentors.

– It’s ok to be average if you are a good person. In some things, I’m average . I’m average at following this manifesto. It’s actually hard to be average.

– I try to eat well. I have seen too many old people in pain because of poor eating decisions when they were younger.

– It’s none of my business what people think of me. Life’s too short to waste time on such.

– I try not to need permission for anything. Once I ask, I just let someone else build my ceiling, blocking me from the stars.

– One way to choose yourself is to help the person around you who needs the most help today. Do it without expectation.

– Treat myself gently when I Know I messed up.

– Find new things to be grateful for.

– Listen. You can’t learn if you are doing the talking.

– Listen more if someone is in pain. Don’t solve. Just listen.

– For every night, there is a day.

– Every day I try to get out of my comfort zone at least once. "If you want something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done." Not my words but I keep them close.

– Before, during, or after, I say, do, or think something, I try not to hurt anyone. “After” is just as important as “Before” and “During”.

– When I am feeling low, rest. When I’m feeling high, do my best.

– Honesty, Humor, Health, Help.

Ok. Enough. I don’t want to sound preachy. This is a personal manifesto for me. For my seemingly dark moments.


This works for me, others might have different items that work for them.


Some of these might sound cliche but let me tell you this– I wanted to write this today and I did.

Life is worth Loving...



About The Author: Ife John is an Economist, Seasoned Business Analyst and a lover of God. His Inspiration comes from personal life experiences and passion to help others.