Personal Growth

Last week I received news that my beloved babysitter from my childhood passed away at 93 years old.

“Miss Pat” was a faithful subscriber to my weekly emails and would occasionally reply to me and tell me how things were going in her world.

It was always great to hear from her as she played an integral part in my life during my preschool years and our family has stayed connected to her all these years later.

While it’s sad to know she’s gone from this earth, I’m grateful that I got to know her throughout my life.

It makes me think about my legacy.

What will others say when I’m gone?

What am I doing today that will leave a positive lasting impression on others?

Pat loved hundreds of children and their families as they passed through her childcare center, which was actually her home.

She always had a smile on her face and loved to laugh and encourage others.

She was a faithful servant in her church and a matriarch for her family.

She will be missed but certainly not forgotten.

What about you?

What legacy are you building today?

What do you want people to say and remember about you when your time is up on earth?

While we can’t control others’ thoughts about us, we can certainly live in a way that influences them to remember us long after we’re gone.

We’re all standing on the shoulders of family, friends, and leaders who have gone before us.

Everyone leaves a legacy of some kind.

Few are intentional about what they want to leave behind.

Let’s be part of the few who live with intentionality to love and lead those around us well so our lives count for something significant long after we’re gone.

Let’s honor those like Pat who have made such a difference in our lives by living in a way that builds upon the foundation they built.

Until next time, make today GREAT!

Whenever you’re ready, here are two ways I can help you:

1. ​The Way to Greatness​ book – Discover the five continual choices that lead to The GREAT Life and how to implement them immediately.
2. ​The GREAT Life Bootcamp video course​ – In this self-paced course, I’ll guide you to learn how to experience the life you were created to live by improving your faith, relationships, mindset, stewardship, and time management. (Enter coupon code “MM50” at checkout to receive a subscriber-only 50% discount!)

When kids are growing up, it’s common to ask them what they want to be someday?

Their answers are often amazing.

They don’t put a limit on their dreams and worry about what’s “realistic.”

Instead, they think of what they’d love to do without limitation.

Unfortunately, we grow out of this childlike wonder as we age.

Whether it’s our environment, the people who influence us, or any other causes, we lose our vision for life as we get older.

When was the last time you dreamed?

When was the last time you had a clear vision for your life or business?

Vision is what motivates us.

It gets us out of bed with enthusiasm and is the fuel that helps us persevere when things aren’t going our way.

Vision propels us forward to become better and smarter.

It stretches us and shapes us into better versions of ourselves.

Beware of settling for less than you’re capable of living because you think your best days are behind you.

Even in old age humans can accomplish great things!

Our dreams may look different the older we get but the impact can still be massive.

Proverbs 29:18 in the Bible states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

Vision is critical for life and progress.

It’s vision that builds nations.

It was vision that led the Wright brothers to figure out flight.

It was vision that led to all the products and services we take for granted.

If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, lost or confused, it’s most likely because you’ve lost your vision.

It’s been said that if you lose your “why” you’ll lose your way.

Your “why” is your vision. It’s your purpose.

To regain motivation and get back on track to accomplishing great things, block out time to think, pray, and dream.

What do you want to accomplish in the next year, five years, or decade?

What do you feel called to do?

Who do you feel called to serve?

What would excite you to get out of bed every morning and energize you to tackle each day’s challenges?

Once you have answers to these questions, the “how” will come into perspective.

The people and resources will become evident.

But it starts with checking your vision and permitting yourself to dream again regardless of your age or life situation.

Until next time, make today GREAT!

Whenever you’re ready, here are two ways I can help you:

1. ​The Way to Greatness​ book – Discover the five continual choices that lead to The GREAT Life and how to implement them immediately.
2. ​The GREAT Life Bootcamp video course​ – In this self-paced course, I’ll guide you to learn how to experience the life you were created to live by improving your faith, relationships, mindset, stewardship, and time management. (Enter coupon code “MM50” at checkout to receive a subscriber-only 50% discount!)