“Influence in the symbolic hands of dark triad types, when unchallenged or outmaneuvered, has consequences that are impossible to understate.”

“Just because you have the power to do something doesn't mean you need to do it. You need to have integrity.”

Isaac Mashman · The Profitable Creative, 2025

“As you are growing your own influence, my hope is that you do good with it.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Losing sight of the bigger picture and the intent behind building your personal brand is what leads to the path of depravity and poor decision making.”

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

“As your credibility and reach grows, your ability to manipulate grows in parallel.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Influence is the heat you are looking for but if you don’t employ proper safety-precautions and respect its dangers, you will get burned.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition