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Building a Legacy
Why We Should All Think About Legacy
24 Ways in Which Everyday People Can Build Legacies
24 Ways in Which Everyday People Can Build Legacies
Hopefully, you can look back at your life in five years, ten years, 20 years, 30 years, and feel that you've done enough to contribute to my community and to society. That will end up being my legacy.
Your legacy may be that you:
- Were a grandparent babysitter and if it wasn't for you, your kids would not have been able to go to work each day and earn a living, knowing the kids are safe.
- Were an accomplished poet.
- Were an amazing photographer.
- Traveled miles and miles on foot to immigrate to another country in search of a better life.
- Always did everything while abiding to rules and laws.
It’s important for all of us to consider our legacy – or what we are going to be remembered for in the end of our days. To me, legacy also means the positive impact we each have to make upon this earth for as long as we are alive – whether it’s an impact on one person, one creature, or nature as a whole.
What is Legacy?
According to Merriam-Webster.com the definition of legacy can be something transmitted by or received from an ancestor from the past. In the old days, legacy used to be gifts or money that one generation would leave for another within families. The definition has changed somewhat over the years. It does not have to be money or gifts that one generation leaves for the proceeding generation; it can be what you did to help them remember you.
24 Ways in Which Everyday People Can Build Legacies
24 Ways in Which Everyday People Can Build Legacies
24 Ways in Which Everyday People Can Build Legacies
· If you were to pass away next week suddenly and unexpectedly, do you think those you leave behind will be inspired by the life you led?
· Do you think celebrities are the only ones who build and pass on a legacy, or is it something we should all aspire to do?
· Have you heard stories from your parents and grandparents about some of your ancestors who did amazing things before they died? Do their stories inspire you to think about what you want to leave behind when it is your time to depart from this life?
Legacy is for Anyone and Everyone
People of all walks of life can think about the legacy they are going to leave behind after they are gone. Those who are rich and famous and pass away may leave a legacy for the masses to remember them by, like John F. Kennedy, Sean Connery, or Aretha Franklin. Their words, their actions, music, and other attributes will leave a lasting impact upon everyone. Can people who are not rich, not politically active, nor famous also leave a legacy? The answer is yes, absolutely.
It is never too late to leave an impact upon the lives of others, even if it is just a small circle of friends and family. Think in terms of a eulogy; what can be said about you that would inspire the members of the audience there to pay their respects to you? Have you accomplished deeds and acts that will inspire and motivate those who are present to go out and pay it forward?
Step-by-Step Organized Guide to Living with Purpose
24 Ways in Which Everyday People Can Build Legacies
20 Specific Ways to Inspire Others and Make a Positive Impact
· Have you ever heard the phrase “live with purpose” and not quite understood what it meant to you as an individual?
· Do you want to live with purpose but not sure what that means?
· Do you feel like you have many purposes in life and do not know how to organize or prioritize what you want to do?
· Are you feeling like something is missing in your life or that you are not getting the fulfillment that you need?
If these questions intrigue you, keep reading!
What Does Living with Purpose Mean?
“Live with Purpose” is a slogan used by colleges, universities, life coaches, educators, clergy members, and the elderly who have life experiences. If you have ever wondered what it truly means, you are not alone. Here is what living with purpose means:
· Being clear about own’s values and beliefs
· Making decisions in life-based on values and beliefs
· Truly knowing what is important to oneself and not wavering
· Having clear desires for living or goals in life that reflect own’s values and beliefs
· Having a clear path or plan in life to reflect one’s true inner-self
“Living with purpose” is used interchangeably with “living a meaningful life.”
Why Is It Important to Live with Purpose?
20 Specific Ways to Inspire Others and Make a Positive Impact
12 Things I Did to Achieve 10 Huge Life Goals in a 10-Year Timespan
20 Specific Ways to Inspire Others and Make a Positive Impact
Introduction
Knowing that you are positively impacting someone’s life is one of the best emotions you can feel like a human being. The sense of joy, happiness, and contentment is delightful for the soul. It is the feeling a doctor feels when she saves a patient’s life. It is the feeling a teacher gets from a student who returns for a visit years later and tells him that he was the reason he made it into college. It is the feeling parents feel seeing their son or daughter return in military uniform after returning from active duty.
There are many different ways to inspire others. Whether you know it or not, your words, actions, and demeanor are being observed by others. The impact you make upon others is part of your legacy – what you will be remembered by as you get older and leave this world.
- Would you like to start inspiring more people or having a positive impact on others?
- Are you looking for some strategies and ideas on how to inspire?
- Do you want to serve as a source of inspiration more often?
- Do you want to have a system in place in your life to inspire and motivate others consistently?
If you answer yes to these questions and find them intriguing, keep reading! This article will give you some practical strategies and ideas on inspiring and consistently motivating others. You will give others the encouragement and insight they need to achieve in their lives, and you will get a tremendous sense of satisfaction knowing you made a difference.
Why Inspiring and Motivating Others is Important
· Motivating and inspiring others bring out the best in you. When you are doing something meaningful, your levels of self-confidence and self-esteem get higher.
12 Things I Did to Achieve 10 Huge Life Goals in a 10-Year Timespan
12 Things I Did to Achieve 10 Huge Life Goals in a 10-Year Timespan
12 Things I Did to Achieve 10 Huge Life Goals in a 10-Year Timespan
Backstory
From the time I was about 31 to about 41 years of age, I did some pretty incredible things in my life. Here are some of them:
- Bought a house in an area my husband and I wanted
- Started a family (2 kids)
- Ran a small side business successfully
- Went from being a clerical employee in a school district to a teacher after earning a teaching credential and a master's degree
- Earned a second credential to become a school administrator and a second master's degree
- Earned a doctoral degree
- Got promoted to being an assistant principal
- Got promoted to being a school principal
- Wrote a book and got a publisher to publish it
- Started a second small side business (Efficiency and Organization)
The #1 and most asked question of me has been, "How do you manage to do it all?" The second most asked question I get is, "Can I know what you do so I can do the same things in my life?" These are the questions that led to me writing a book called Efficiency and Organization. I began to notice that I was inspiring people around me. I was an average person who came from NOTHING, being an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, to have realized what, in my opinion, is the American Dream. People in my circles - work, school, and beyond, also had significant life goals, dreams, and aspirations. They wanted to achieve, do, succeed. They just wanted some advice on what I was doing to help give them an edge in pursuing happiness.
Pursuit of Happiness
I had this dream of writing a book for a few years. I now had an excellent topic for it!
12 Ways to Stay in Touch with Old Contacts and Why It's Necessary
12 Things I Did to Achieve 10 Huge Life Goals in a 10-Year Timespan
12 Things I Did to Achieve 10 Huge Life Goals in a 10-Year Timespan
How and Why It Is Necessary to Build and Maintain Relationships with Contacts
If there is anything the Covid19 pandemic has taught us it’s been to live healthier and to stay in contact with friends. The more relationships we build and maintain in life, the more "rich" our lives can be. Our old contacts, friends, family members, coworkers, and team members will be the ones to lift us up when we are feeling down, when we need advice, when we need reassurances about decisions we are making, and more.
In life, we are constantly in search of 8 things:
1) Happiness
2) Money
3) Freedom
4) Peace
5) Joy
6) Balance
7) Fulfillment
8) Confidence
The number one item on this list is happiness. What brings us happiness?
- Practicing regular acts of kindness
- Spending time with family and friends
- Investing in experiences, not objects
In order to feel fulfilled and happy, we rely on our personal and professional relationships with others. The old relationships are the best relationships. We meet so many people throughout our lives who impact us in some way positively. We meet people at various locations, including:
- Churches
- Workplaces
- Schools
- Family gatherings
- Professional events
- Networking events
- Stores
- Libraries
- And even online
8 Ways I Overcame My Fears of Failure to Achieve Big Goals
20 SMART Goals to Become More Confident and Achieve More In Life
20 SMART Goals to Become More Confident and Achieve More In Life
I have often told my story of perseverance and even written about it in my books. I worked full-time while working on my bachelor's degree. I earned 2 teaching credentials, 2 master's degrees, and a doctoral degree within a 4-year period while working full-time as a teacher.
20 SMART Goals to Become More Confident and Achieve More In Life
20 SMART Goals to Become More Confident and Achieve More In Life
20 SMART Goals to Become More Confident and Achieve More In Life
We start to build confidence in ourselves and our abilities to succeed through tasks and goals, big and small, ever since we are babies. The successes help propel our path toward more success, while setbacks hold us back and get us to think twice about trying things again.
10 Ways to Celebrate Every Win No Matter How Small
20 SMART Goals to Become More Confident and Achieve More In Life
10 Ways to Celebrate Every Win No Matter How Small
Celebrate the "wins" in your life, no matter how big or small, to give yourself the boost of confidence to try new things, take risks, and do more to live a fulfilled life. Get ideas and tips for low-cost ways you can acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments from this post.