How it all started, and what continues to
inspire us today.
Over ten years ago, we wrote The Holstee Manifesto — our own definition of success. Today the words of the Manifesto continue to inspire us and our work.
This History of the Holstee Manifesto
In our first step as a company, Holstee’s founders, Dave, Mike and Fabian sat together on the steps of Union Square in New York to write down how they define success. The goal was to create something they could reflect back on if they ever felt stuck or found themselves living according to someone else’s definition of happiness.
In 2009, the words of the Holstee Manifesto took form in a bold letterpress poster with the help of designer, Rachael Beresh. Not long after it began to take the internet by storm, with the Washington Post calling it “The Next Just Do It”.
In 2010, we created the Lifecycle Video above as a homage to Manifesto while celebrating the diversity of bicycle riding in New York City.
The Manifesto has been translated into 13 languages (and counting!) with the help of our worldwide community, including Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Hebrew and Arabic.
In 2012 we launched MyLife to collect the many stories people were sending in about how they chase their dreams, live their best lives and how they have chosen to redefine success in their own terms. Years later, it is monumentally encouraging and inspiring to see how many people with which the words of The Holstee Manifesto have resonated. We are honored, proud and humbled to have such a remarkable community that surrounds and supports Holstee.
Above all else, creating the Holstee Manifesto has confirmed for us that with genuine positive intentions, anything is possible.
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Signed Holstee Manifesto Poster
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United StatesManifesto Poster Is Excellent!
I first found this poster several years ago (I believe from the website Touch of Modern) and I always enjoyed looking at it and reading it. After a few moves though I lost it, and I forgot what it was called. Thankfully I remembered enough of the words to find Holstee.com on a google search! I ordered the letter press version and it looks great. The message is simple, yet powerful.
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The word manifesto always carried a negative connotation. However, I now have a different perspective. The poster is great and will be placed in my home office. Thanks!
United StatesLove the poster!
What a great gift to receive as a member of Holstee. I am thrilled to support the work as it adds Value to my life daily!