Thursday, March 15, 2012

Your Legacy

"Your story is the greatest legacy that you will leave to your friends. It's the longest lasting legacy you will leave to your heirs." - Steve Saint


Have you thought about what kind of legacy you want to leave? You don't have to be a saint or some sort of hero to leave a legacy. Legacy is defined simply as something that is passed down to family - it can be money or property or most importantly, reputation.

What kind of reputation to you want to pass onto your kids or your family? In the not too distant past the most important thing a person left behind for their family was their last name. I know you're busy; we're all busy, but your story is well worth taking time to make sure it's a positive one.

I highly encourage you to find time to give back to your community. Even if it's a few hours once per month, it's well worth it. Find something you're passionate about and share that passion with others. Take that great gift or skill you've been blessed with and use it for the good of others. If you have kids, bring them and build that sense of community in them.

You cannot get until you give - you reap what you sow, but you have to sow first. I'm not saying give just so you can get, but the getting part is a nice perk added on top of the story you're building and the joy you feel when helping others in need.

This is a grim thought, but take a moment and think about your funeral. When people stand up before the attendees what will they have to say about you?  What will your lasting legacy be?

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