There are a myriad of outlets describing how to build your legacy these days, and yet we don't really care much for it until we start noticing our impact on the world. Sometimes that means our children, sometimes it means our coworkers, sometimes it's just our sudden realization that we're going to die someday and we worry how we'll be remembered. Whatever the catalyst, legacy becomes a buzz word for most men in their 30s, and only amplifies as the years pass.
The definition of legacy, however, is flawed. It is often referred to as what is left when someone dies. Now, Merriam-Webster defines it as something that is handed down or doled out in a person's will upon his or her passing – not necessarily incorrect, but its definition has certainly changed over the years. Legacy is most often referred to nowadays as the personal story, attitude, impact, and influence left when someone passes.
Let's take it a step further and modify this definition so it's not only more impactful, but more actionable for you in this moment.
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