“When you love others and desire to have a deep and positive impact on the world, you have achieved meaning in life.” — Sasha Azevedo
The decisions we make today define the stories that will be told about us in the future.
We all write stories in our lives. And it will be retold. This is inevitable.
Talk about it. Our kids are going to talk about it. Our grandchildren are going to talk about it. Our friends plan to share their memories about it. And the lives we form in the process end up sharing bits and pieces about it.
The life we live becomes the story told about us. It becomes our legacy.
Ultimately, our legacy will be positive, negative, or a combination of both. But make no mistake, there is no neutral life going on.
People talk about the positive impact we leave behind, or the lasting harm we do. People talk about our presence or our absence. They’ll talk about what we’ve given the world…or what we’ve gotten out of it.
But the story of our life is about to be told. So wherever it’s shared, let it be a story that inspires and motivates others.
But how?
Here are 8 helpful ideas to steer us in the right direction.
1. Look at other stories.
Who are the people in your life who speak to you most affectionately?
Undoubtedly, there are people who left a positive impression in your life, and talking about them brings joy to the depths of your soul. Look out for those people. Because their examples help shape yours.
What decisions did they make to shape their story? What were the values and principles that made them, and what were the underlying reasons for choosing them?
2. Focus on long-term impact.
It’s easy to get so caught up in the here and now that you forget to consider the long-term impact of your decisions.
However, the pursuit of short-term pleasures and fleeting victories can lead to disastrous long-term consequences. everytime.
3. Beware of distractions that keep us from meaning.
Our world is full of new and timeless distractions that have the potential to push us away from our most meaningful pursuits.
Possession is not immoral, but its constant pursuit and accumulation can get in the way of living a fulfilling life. The same goes for money, accolades, leisure, comfort, luxury, and so on.
If you want to leave a positive legacy for others to build on, a particular pastime Constantly tripping us up is an important step.
4. Just do the right thing: a.
Whether it’s a small decision to make in the moment or a larger goal, taking the time to consider your options and making intentional choices aligned with your values and priorities can have a huge impact on our happiness and well-being. can affect. sense of purpose.
Ultimately, the next decision is the only one we can make right now. But every decision we make is based on the last decision. So let us strive to make the right choice in this moment.
5. Invest your limited resources wisely.
Every day, every hour, we invest our lives somewhere. We decide where to put our money, time, energy and focus.
So let’s invest in a story worth telling.to achieve this cherish the relationship, services and goodwill to others. These investments will always shape our story arcs towards a positive end.
6. Ask for help.
It is almost impossible for us to live life efficiently on our own.
Asking for help is neither bad nor weak. In fact, every time we find ourselves struggling Any Areas of life (marriage, parenting, finances, lack of direction, destructive habits), there are people in this world who can help (or lead us to help). find them.
Our problems and conflicts are not unique to us.
7. Be an active listener.
Value the opinions of those who care about you. If you have someone in your life who warns you about the choices you are making, listen to them. they may be wrong. they may be right. But if you ignore their voices, you’ll never know for sure.
Prioritize being humble and actively listening.
8. Change at small 1 step.
Change is possible until life is taken from us. And it always starts with just his one decision to go in a new direction.
If you need to rework your life story, make at least one small change today.
The first step in the right direction doesn’t have to be big. But if change is desired, a step must be taken.
The story of our life is about to be told. This is inevitable.
Let’s work hard to leave a legacy that we want to tell about us.
