Steven Lawson

Steven Lawson is the founder and CEO of Monk Manual, a company that designs productivity tools aimed at helping people find meaning and fulfillment in their lives and work.34

Background and Career

Lawson has a background in psychology, which he leveraged to create the Monk Manual system.1 He started Monk Manual as a Kickstarter project in October 2018.1 The company's flagship product is a 90-day planner that integrates planning and reflection to promote more purposeful living.16

Monk Manual Concept

The Monk Manual system is inspired by monastic wisdom and rooted in psychological principles.4 It aims to provide a framework for what Lawson calls "Whole Person Productivity," focusing on both "peaceful being and purposeful doing".4 The planner is designed to help users experience more meaningful productivity and personal growth each day.2

Professional Profile

Lawson describes himself as a Whole Person Productivity Coach in addition to his role as founder of Monk Manual.7 He is based in Buffalo, New York, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.5 His approach to productivity seems to have been influenced by his own experiences, as he mentions spending a decade pushing himself to every limit in his work before developing the Monk Manual system.7

Steven Lawson's work with Monk Manual reflects his interest in combining productivity principles with personal growth and well-being, offering tools designed to help people live with greater peace, purpose, and productivity.6