“Other people are the oxygen, the idea that drives them is the fuel, and the person driving the ideas is the heat.”

“Influence is the heat to the fire that is your personal brand. Without it, there is no depth to your reputation.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“You are at the pinnacle of a mountain others aspire to climb and just as you once looked up to others, others are now looking up at you.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Fame without influence is like fuel and oxygen without heat. A fire needs all three to burn.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“When there are moments of consequential challenges, policy is going to take priority, but in periods of comfort, it's less about logical thinking and more about emotional ballot-casting.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Fame is also relative. You could become famous in your industry or famous to everyone.”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition

“Outside of feeling good about yourself, what is the purpose of becoming famous?”

Isaac Mashman · The Manifesto, Second Edition