I’m guessing you’ve spent a considerable amount of time, energy, and effort achieving whatever level you’ve attained in your life to-date. And while I’m certainly not suggesting you are close to being done, I do believe there is no time like the present to start thinking about, planning for, and taking action toward whatever legacy you want to leave.
What is the biggest need you see within your organization, your community, your family?
What skills, talents, experience, gifts do you possess that would be of benefit in this situation?
How could you give back in a meaningful way, in alignment with that need?
If the idea seems overwhelming, it needn’t be. Start small. Do something relatively easy for you to do, with a short-term commitment. Work your way up to taking bigger steps each time. You might be amazed at how impactful something is that you considered to be very small.
And if you’re not already a “giver,” I guarantee you will like the way you feel when you do give…selflessly.
