The Producer’s Manifesto

I produce more than I consume.

I reject complacency, mediocrity, conformity, and dependency. I am not held captive by fear. I am fueled by vision and passion, governed by principles, guided by ideals and values.

I do not succeed through luck. I succeed through conscious effort. I am not entitled to the fruit of another man’s labor. My life, my results are my responsibility.

I am not a victim of circumstance. I am a victor by choice and determination.

I live by design, not by default.  I seek not the stale comfort of a safe harbor, but the thrill of the open sea.

While others complain about problems, I create opportunities and solutions. I see abundance where others see scarcity. I am relentlessly innovative.

I do not wait for “someday” happiness; I choose happiness now.

I am not afraid to act and fail; failure is simply accelerated learning. I value persistence as much as talent and intelligence.

I trust my inner voice, not the wisdom of crowds.

While others gnaw on the bones of security, I feast on the meat of freedom. While others criticize from couches and occupy Wall Street, I toil in trenches. While others are blaming, I’m busy building.

I will not lie in my deathbed tormented by the thought of what might have been. I will leave a legacy of service and contribution.

I am a Producer.

-Dr Joe Borio