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What
Is Your Legacy?
by
Karyn Greenstreet
During
a recent speech, I told the audience that
my mission was to empower the self-employed
to succeed. Instantly a hand shot
up in the audience. “What’s your definition
of success?” I smiled to myself --
I love it when they ask this question!
There are
as many definitions of success as there
are self employed people. Success
could be “hitting my financial goals,” or
“becoming a nationally-known speaker.”
But I challenge you to add one more component
to your definition of success: What will
you leave behind as your lasting legacy?
Every
single one of us leaves a legacy.
Your very existence has an impact on the
world whether you intend it or not.
So, how do you want to be remembered?
Ask
yourself, “If I died today ...”
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What
would I want people to say about me?
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How
have I helped other people?
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Have
I done my best, given my all?
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Did
my life have meaning and purpose?
Working
towards a legacy in both your business and
personal life keeps you motivated and performing
at your peak. It gives a higher purpose
to your life and work. Your work has
an edge and energy because you’re no longer
just “doing work,” you’re building a legacy.
Above all, it helps you share the fullest
of what you are. And that’s what I
call Success!
copyright
© 2004, by Karyn Greenstreet. All rights
reserved.
Karyn
Greenstreet is a Self Employment expert
and small business coach. She shares tips,
techniques, and strategies with self-employed
people to boost clarity and focus, create
sustainable motivation, and increase sales
and profits.
Visit her website at www.PassionForBusiness.com.
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