We can all build a legacy, but what that legacy looks like depends on the human connection you create in life. How many of us have gotten off the islands of bad habits and mediocrity only to have a friend or loved one bring us right back? How do we break out of this island and start building our legacy? You know you were made for more, but how do you reach it?
Human connections start by reaching out.
When we share messages, it helps others. Learning from other people’s experiences can help us to avoid making the same mistakes they made.
- What do you want to see when you look down at yourself?
- How do you want people to reflect on you?
Tap into your community so that you can connect and stay in touch. Use this as an opportunity to deepen your connections. It’s more personal to receive a text than to see a post.
Connecting with people is only possible if you Show Up.
What do you want people to say about you, and are you earning it? How you show up is what people are going to notice. Show up with integrity but also in humility. We are designed to give and give back, or are you a trailblazer? Show up with positivity and motivation. When you win, it makes others feel they can too. Inspire others to be a better version of themselves.
Reflect on your impact:
When we think about what people say about us, we often ask ourselves if we earned it. Imagine all the people you have inspired, empowered, seen, and heard. When you feel equipped and grateful for life, you begin leading others. Connecting with people becomes easier the more confident we become. Reflect and know where you made sacrifices. Make changes to move forward, even if it is scary.
Live in gratitude:
Human connection thrives on gratitude. Other people need support just like you do. Talk about what you are grateful for. Use every day to serve and impact others. Everyone says they want to leave a legacy and make a positive impact, but most lack the commitment to do it. Leaving a legacy is an inside job. Choose to make an impact daily and build connections in your life. Use discipline with your words. Make the sacrifices and keep practicing even if nobody will see you do it anyway.
The takeaway:
What are you going to do? Leaving a legacy is not for the faint of heart. At some point, you have to get off the island. At some point, you must build the human connections that will define your legacy. You are meant to build a legacy. The magnificent exists within you. You must always choose to present yourself with integrity and serve others. Choose to do it every day. When you do so, you will shift other people’s lives change happens. Build a legacy of a life well lived and deserved. Ask yourself, do you want it?
