From A to Z

Written by Asa-Mari Z. –– The Brief This article explains what a personal manifesto is in the context of personal development, and why the author wrote one for 2026. It explores: How storytelling shapes identity. How unexamined narratives quietly influence decision making. How a manifesto functions as a tool for self governance that supports intentional decision making over time.

Written by Asa-Mari Z. –– The Brief: How storytelling shapes reality, power, and courage in moments of uncertainty. Why scientific thinking and iteration are portrayed as survival tools rather than academic exercises.