“I have no issue with somebody being inspired by my actions and putting their spin on it, but when it is verbatim, the exact copy, it rubs me the wrong way.”

“If you copy someone too aggressively and who is widely known, and it appears as such, people will doubt you for your originality, and it can actually affect your reputation in a negative way.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Defamation is nasty for everybody involved and it is much better to avoid making any negative statements about others especially when you don't have the facts or are operating emotionally.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“You don’t go to a fine dining restaurant wearing basketball shorts and you don’t curse around elderly people. These are more than formalities, they’re proper ways of behavior that represent appreciation and respect for the subjects at hand.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“I adhere to the idea that an expert is obligated to share their expertise.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“It is much better to be a good practitioner of your faith and simply show it in a way that does not tout ego.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Influence is a burden that forces and requires an individual to behave differently. To act with righteousness and keep the right company.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition