Rascal Manifesto

I was born free and I intend to live like it.

This means that I will live my life while I'm alive.

 

No one owns me except my Creator.

No one can put me in a box, a category, a social group, a voting bloc, or a classification.

I am fiercely independent,

and with those aligned with me in common purpose, interdependent.

 

I know that with my freedom comes responsibility.

I take responsibility for my own actions, and I hold the bar high on myself.

I am not afraid to struggle, because it's the struggle that makes me great.

I know that excellence always lies on the other side of inconvenience.

 

I am a learning machine.

I read, I confront brutal reality, I grow.

Long term, no one and nothing can defeat me, because I will keep coming back, stronger and better than before.

 

I will educate myself about the true principles of freedom,

and I will strive mightily to preserve freedom for the next generation.

I rely on no man and no government to provide for me.

I will not follow the herd of mediocrity and victim-thinking.

I don't follow herds, instead I run with a pack - a pack of Rascals.

 

Let others bask in their privileges, as for me, I will invest them in my purpose.

I will defy tyranny.

I will charge the hill.

I will make a difference.

I'm a Rascal!

Comments

[bcampau]

I like it! And finally, another post here. Gear up for the launch.

[D.Czaplicki]

That would make a great song... :)
Something for High-Minded Rebels like those on the TEAM. Thanks so much for all you wonderful influence, Chris!

[Cathy - Team Rascals]

Chris,

I now have a copy of this posted in my cubicle at work. It is on the cupboard door, just above and to the left of my head. I leave that door closed as much as possible, so I can look at it throughout my day.

[Jaime Shaw]

Chris Brady has forever changed my life. I always knew
I was a little different. I knew I wanted to be free and to help others do the same. When I say free I truly mean free. I read the rascal manifesto everyday. In our journey thru life we get to meet thousands and thousands of people but only very few will have a positive impact on our lives. Well I am here to say...thank you Mr. Chris Brady for being that positive impact... Jaime Shaw

[Michele Lee]

Chris,

This is AWESOME! Thank you! I have made several copies to put around my house, and one to take with me everywhere so I can read it when I am not at home. Your book has helped answer my questions and helped me put things in perspective where they should be. Thanks so much for all you do and stand for!

[Kristen Mariuzza]

Thank you for this. I can't even explain how much it explains me. This is always what I've been thinking, but I could never put into words. I always thought "Who wrote the rulebook to life? We all follow this imaginary rulebook and I want to know who wrote it! THEY wrote it, that's who." Years ago I decided that I was on a mission to write my rules but I never had anyone to do it with...I thought there was something wrong with me.

I have always been asked, "Who is someone you'd like to meet? Who is your mentor? Who do you look up to and want to emulate?" I never had anyone I could name in my 35 years (other than Jesus) until I met the TEAM. Thank you so much for all you and the TEAM do. You allowed me to dream again.

Kristen

[Bob Pollock]

Chris,
Your books and cds have been a Blessing in my life.
Like the people above, I have copies of this posted at home and at work.
Bob

[Jeff Taff]

My Mission Statement/Manifesto

I, Jeff Taff, take it upon myself to help restore America’s founding principles through the re-education of “truth and success,” house by house, family by family, student by student…in order to fulfill my destiny. Combining my mind, heart, and will, I am changing this world for the better. I understand that my integrity and character will be challenged along my journey, but my courage to address wrongs in the face of fear shall always prevail. I vow to remain positive in my attitude toward my quest for truth. No excuse shall be made as failure is simply not an option. I expect, and will accomplish this goal, leading to a “Refor-vival-sance” in America, and leaving this world a better place than when I entered. This is my purpose, my mission in life, and it will be…my lasting legacy!

[Jeff Taff]

By the way...awesome book!!! Just finished reading it last week during my journey through the Mental Fitness Challenge. It truly has awakened a sleeping giant inside of me to say the least. Great stuff!
-Jeff

[Steve Holt]

Hello.This article was really fascinating, especially because I was browsing for thoughts on this issue last week..... i really enjoy your blog

[ugg classic short chestnut]

Wow that was strange. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn't appear. Grrrr... well I'm not writing all that over again. Anyway, just wanted to say wonderful blog!