What do you want to be remembered for?

‘The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it’ – William James

Legacy refers to what you leave behind when you are gone.

Life is quickly put into perspective when we think about the end.

When you are young, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you have plenty of time and life goes on forever. As you get older, you realise life moves pretty fast.

If you think about your funeral, visualise all the people who might be there and what they will say about you. It can be sobering to think of what they might have to say right now.

However, it is also empowering to realise that you still have time to change it. You can still make a difference and influence the rest of your life from this point on.

Start by asking yourself some questions.

What legacy would you like to leave behind? What lives have you touched? Who have you helped? What difference have you made? By identifying what people will say about you in the future, you can influence how you use your Creative Superpowers now.

Why is it important to understand our legacy?

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