At the beginning of each New Year, we tend to make New
Year’s resolutions. Since 2020 starts a new decade, I
challenge you to think differently during this decade. Instead of making a
resolution, think about starting your legacy. A legacy is something that you transmit
to benefit your ancestors or predecessors. Often times, we think that a legacy is only a gift of money or personal property granted by the terms of a will. Nevertheless,
a legacy can also consist of a declaration of how you lived your life to impact
others which is more than setting and achieving goals. To begin your legacy one
must stop thinking linear, but elevate your mental capacity vertically. When
you think linear, you focus on a specific timeline to achieve a set of goals in a
series of progression. However, if you elevate your thoughts with positive
affirmation, the negative emotions and pessimistic views will subside to a minimum
effect as you experience life. You will become more focused on the quality of
life while discovering meaningful knowledge even when disappointments occur.
For instance, vertical thinking allows you to turn your failures into lessons
learned, while paving the way for your legacy. By thinking vertically, you will
realize that your life really does matter as you create your own story line,
consisting of your crucibles and accomplishments as guides for others to
emulate.
So, I challenge you in 2020 to start your legacy for
future generations. Remember, a New Year’s resolution is just
a tradition to change an undesired trait about yourself. Whereas, a legacy will
benefit the next generation and the next, while improving your quality of life. Right now, start creating your legacy by stamping your approval of the future for others.
