February 12, 2024

Hi Tina,

BEST. GIFT. EVER. It wasn’t for me. It wasn’t from me.

My brother gave my parents an epic gift from Remento to capture video content of them telling stories about their past. We receive an email weekly with a video recording of them sharing memories of their past through weekly prompts. We get to enjoy them now and will have them for generations to come. They’re leaving their legacy for us to remember, and it’s priceless. My brother gets the Best Gift Ever award! Thanks, Rob.

What about you? Have you considered what your legacy might be? I often ask this of my clients so that we can work together to accomplish what’s most important to them. If you haven’t considered yours yet, here are some ways to begin thinking and then creating your legacy. What are you waiting for?

To your success,

Tina Asher
Business/Career Coach • Trainer • Author
Build U Up Consulting

Legacy: What Are You Leaving Behind?

Many of us are asking ourselves the question: “What am I here to contribute?” But we can take that question still further: “What is the legacy I want to leave behind when I’m gone?”

Leaving a legacy is not just a practice reserved for the wealthy. It’s a common human trait to want to leave something of ourselves behind. For some, that may be leaving their mark in business or in the arts; for others, it’s carrying on the family name through children.

Types of Legacies

Your legacy might include a combination of some of the following:

A business or non-profit organization that carries on your work after you’re gone.
Beauty, inspiration, and wisdom are passed on through creations such as books, music, and art.
Money, goods, and property, including endowing scholarships or creating a foundation.
The “ripple effect” of your daily impact on friends, family, and your wider community.
The values you impart to children and grandchildren.

Components of Legacy-Building

Begin with the end in mind. The old saying goes: “You reap what you sow.” Accordingly, it’s critical to know what end result you want to achieve so that you—and those who come after you—reap what you deem to be of the highest value. In The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey says it’s imperative to first have a clear vision of your destination. He recommends developing a “personal mission statement.” Based on your core values or principles, the statement focuses on what you want to be and what you want to contribute or achieve.

Clarify your values. With a coach or on your own, explore your values. What do you value most deeply? This is not about “morals” imposed from outside, but reflects what you believe at your core is of greatest importance.

Determine your arena of impact. To clarify your desired impact, ask yourself:

1. Who do I want to impact? What people or community? (My town, the environment, teens, victims of war.)

2. What gifts do I have to share?

3. What is the best vehicle for sharing my gifts?

4. Who can help me reach my goals? Who do I want on my dream team?

5. What’s my next step to go from where I am now to where I want to be?

6. How can my impact be sustained after I’m gone?

Imagine your funeral. As a final step to motivate you into action, imagine your funeral. The speakers include your family, closest friends, and business associates. What do they say about who you have been and the impact you’ve had on their lives and your world? Are you satisfied with what you hear? Is this the legacy you want to leave? As Martha Graham said, “There is only one of you in all of time.” It’s up to you to leave a legacy that reflects your unique expression.

Author’s content used under license, © Claire Communications

Upcoming Event/Promotion

If you're looking to further your education, there is a local scholarship opportunity for $1,000 (actually four $1,000 scholarships) to honor Dolores Boschert. "Dolo" was a 23 year-old paramedic who lost her life in a tragic accident in May of 2022. Her family is honoring her legacy in various ways, and these scholarship opportunities are available for people passionate about their career and life dreams that would love some financial assistance to help make them happen. There is also a $2,000 scholarship for an 8th grader heading to Duchesne High School.

Check out the full website as well and read Dolo's story. It is inspiring and will make you appreciate life, passion and positive energy.

Click on her beautiful image below for more details about the passion scholarship:

Helpful Resources

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Tina Asher
Career Coach • Trainer • Author

With 20+ years in leading, training, sales management, and coaching, Tina Asher brings a broad skillset to helping busy professionals elevate their success. She holds certifications with one of the world's leading sources for science-based, validated assessment and coaching tools. She is a member of the St. Louis National Speakers Association and a graduate of the National Speaker’s Academy. Tina is passionate about serving others to reach their full potential while balancing a full and productive life.

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Legacy: What Are You Leaving Behind?

Types of Legacies

Components of Legacy-Building

Recommended Reading

Upcoming Event/Promotion

Helpful Resources