When I moved into my house in Las Vegas, I decided to use the master bedroom as my office since it\u2019s not only larger, it\u2019s also brighter, than the smaller bedroom. I especially liked the roomy walk-in closet which has been accumulating all manner of things for the past four years.<\/p>\n
With the new year, the time had come for a makeover of World Headquarters. I decided to begin in the closet. There was a large, mysterious box that I hadn\u2019t opened since the mover brought it. I had no idea what it contained, but decided today was the day to take a look.<\/p>\n
It turned into a surprisingly nostalgic trip. The box mostly contained keepsakes and memorabilia. There was a collection of interviews I\u2019d given, including one with a paper in Dublin, Ireland that I\u2019d quite forgotten about.<\/p>\n
Farther down I uncovered an extra set of CDs from the <\/a>Making Dreams Happen<\/a><\/em><\/strong> event I did with Barbara Sher and Valerie Young. I’d been meaning to listen to that lively event again, so put \u00a0them in my car.<\/p>\n There was the oversized (faux) check I\u2019d received the year I won $5000 in the Powerball lottery and a funny souvenir from a trip to London. I\u2019d quite forgotten about two gorgeous portfolios I\u2019d gotten at Liberty of London. (Not sure what to do with portfolios, however.)<\/p>\n The big attention-getter for me, however, was the manifesto I\u2019d written about 25 years ago. A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and intentions, but for years, I only associated it with political statements, such as the Communist Manifesto.<\/p>\n But it has a broader meaning. Manifesto is derived from the Italian word manifesto<\/em>, itself derived from the Latin manifestum<\/em>, meaning clear or conspicuous. Writing one helps us see more clearly what we’re about.<\/p>\n \u00a0Although mine was a bit lofty, I couldn\u2019t find anything\u00a0 that I disagree with. Here\u2019s my declaration:<\/p>\n All change and progress begins with an individual.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0The potential contribution of each individual is enhanced when working in a loving, supportive, positive environment.<\/em><\/p>\n The free enterprise system remains the best vehicle for full creative development of every person.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0The freedom to pursue greatness should be accorded a place of high value.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0A creative enterprise provides abundant opportunity to crystalize ideas and ideals.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0The creation of a new age of abundance for all is totally possible now.<\/em><\/p>\n The abundant expression of our vision begins where we are, with us.<\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m thinking it\u2019s time to write a new manifesto and I urge you to do the same if you haven\u2019t done so. Clarify your values and let others know what matters to you.<\/p>\n Not only will it help you attract people who are in alignment with your principles, it will also serve as a guide when you stray from your path.<\/p>\n \u00a0I know. That sounds lofty, too. Important stuff does.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When I moved into my house in Las Vegas, I decided to use the master bedroom as my office since it\u2019s not only larger, it\u2019s also brighter, than the smaller bedroom. I especially liked the roomy walk-in closet which has been accumulating all manner of things for the past four years. With the new year,…<\/p>\n