The Washington Post describes the Holstee Manifesto as the ‘Just Do It’ for a new generation. Always focused on outstanding design, the manifesto serves as the business plan for the innovative Holstee company. It’s definitely inspiring.
Created by the company founders on the steps of Union Square, they pieced the manifesto together to capture the emotion of quitting their jobs to take on their new adventure. The time capsule of optimism they came up with resonates with many of us; the manifesto has been viewed by over 60 million and shared online over 500,000 times.
The Holstee Lifecycle Video was recently released to complement the written version. It communicates the uplifting manifesto message using the humble bicycle. It works extremely well. Enjoy.
The Holstee Manifesto Lifecycle Video from Holstee on Vimeo.
The Holstee Manifesto has inspired others to create their own. It’s a type of goal setting that works on a different level than simply scrawling a list on new years day. If you’ve ever struggled to stick to your goals or find that they just don’t add real meaning to your life, they try these ideas:
- Vision Board: build a visual display on a LARGE piece of cardboard covered with the things you want to fill your life with. Positive images of beaches, businesses, friends, whatever you can imagine that makes you happy.
- THE Life List: Document the important things you want to experience and accomplish in your life, and the way you want to live. Keep each one brief; avoid wordiness.
- Visualize: Take time to stop everything else you’re doing each day to read and absorb your manifesto. See yourself doing and achieving the things that are important to you. This helps to guide you decisions and actions to take you closer to your goals.
Start today.
Wow, that’s incredibly moving. I love it!
I agree. Glad you liked it!
I loved it too. This is great and such an inspirational idea! Awesome post. It would be a fun and creative idea to do with your significant other as well.
Nice! I should make one.
I love this – I especially liked the point about if you don’t have enough time, stop watching tv. I hear that way too much (Evan wrote about something similar to that point on consumerism commentary, now that I think about it). Thanks for the inspiration.
I am a big fan! Life is simple, I wish I was able to understand that all the time!
I’ve read the manifesto a few times, and it’s always struck me as very inspirational. Reminds me of the “Wear Sunscreen” song that was so popular my Senior year of high school. People get disconnected from what’s really important in their lives, and end up mindlessly wandering through their lives.
The words were already uplifting and moving. The video took it to another level. Thanks for sharing!
Wow… hadn’t seen that before! Reminds me of the “Life’s list of rules” poster I had on my bedroom wall growing up… but for adults!
I’ve loved that manifesto and now I love that video. Thanks for sharing it.
My favorite part: Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them.
I love this idea! Thanks for the pointer Hunter!
I love this video – especially since they’re sharing my love of biking!
I just posted the Holstee Manifesto on my blog last week! I hadn’t seen this version and totally loved it- it makes me want to ride my bike…or move to New York, one or the other- haha.
I loved this and it never gets old, it’s a message we need to hear again and again. Thanks for posting!