Episode 94 - Your Legacy

Your Legacy

Several events have happened recently that make me realize we are only “in the game” for a defined amount of time – and we don’t know when we’re going to get “benched”.

A City of Richardson SWAT team member was killed recently but never imagined his duty call would be his last call. My father-in-law passed away exactly 1 year to the day that he had his first stroke. And I’m sure you have someone you know who was taken “out of the game” well before their time should have been up.

While it is sad to think of these situations, I am inspired when I think of the LEGACY some of these men and women have left behind. And it makes me ask the question – “Am I building my ideal legacy every day?”

Your Net Worth Tip of the Day

Today, we are still “on the court – in the game” and have an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those around us. We cannot forget that. We cannot take that for granted. We MUST use each and every day we are given to make progress on our legacy – never putting it off until tomorrow!

I’ve asked several business owners about this over the past week and as expected, many do not REALLY know what they want their legacy to be – do you?

Make time – this week – to write down your ideal legacy. What you want those you leave behind to say and think about you when you are gone. Then, begin to live each day as if it may be your last day!

One business owner I asked about their legacy opened a document they had written several years ago as the speech they hoped would be read at their funeral. It was powerful and compelling. Are you that clear? If not, take time to work this out now!

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