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Tom Pendergast's avatar

I’ll just do this one off the top of my head, but I may try to formalize it later. Mine looks like this: Be Kind, It’s Not about You, and Suck It Up.

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Jen Zug's avatar

Love this! My basic rule for the kids when they were growing up was *don’t be a dick!* which is a little more aggressive than *be kind.* πŸ˜‚

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

Oh yeah, β€œdon’t be a dick” is just the snarky version of β€œbe kind.” There’s no gap there!

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Sally French Wessely's avatar

Love you updated about page.

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Jen Zug's avatar

Thank you!

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Rita Ott Ramstad's avatar

I don't have even a shitty first draft to share, but I just wanted to say that I love the simplicity of this. I'm sure that's part of what made writing your manifesto a challenge that took time. I appreciate the prompt and food for thought. Thanks!

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Jen Zug's avatar

Yes, simple is usually harder! Let me know if you get around to writing one. ✨

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I was asked this awhile ago, and my answer was "Be a mensch." I know it sounds pithy, but it's a good north star to have settled on. Everything seems to flow from it.

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Jen Zug's avatar

This word always sounds mean to me, but I know it’s not. πŸ˜‚

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Daniel's avatar

Pay attention

This too shall pass

Always be grateful

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

I like these!

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