Building a Legacy Life_ by Adeline Atlas
May 14, 2025
Welcome to School of Soul! I'm Adeline Atlas, the author of the School of Soul Series, a six-time published author, master manifestor, and your cheerleader bestie on the internet!
I'm here to help you live the life you know you deserve. Today, we’re going to talk about the profound concept of building a legacy life and the honor of leaving a piece of you behind. As Ernest Hemingway once said, “Every man has two deaths: when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name.” Let’s explore how we can create a lasting impact that outlives us. Let's get started!
The Meaning of Legacy
Legacy is often thought of in terms of financial inheritance or family traditions, but it encompasses much more than that. A true legacy is about the lasting impact we leave on the world and the people we touch. It's about the values we instill, the changes we inspire, and the memories we create that continue to live on even after we are gone.
Why Building a Legacy Matters
Building a legacy is not just about being remembered; it's about contributing to something greater than ourselves. It’s about ensuring that our life's work and values continue to influence and inspire future generations. When we focus on building a legacy, we live with intention and purpose, knowing that our actions today can create ripples of positive impact that extend far beyond our lifetime.
Steps to Building a Legacy Life
1. Define Your Core Values
Your legacy is built on the foundation of your core values. Take time to reflect on what matters most to you. What principles do you want to stand by? What values do you want to pass on to others? Defining your core values will guide your actions and decisions, ensuring that they align with the legacy you wish to create.
Exercise: Take a moment to write down your top five core values. These could include honesty, compassion, perseverance, creativity, or any other principle that you hold dear. Reflect on how these values shape your actions and decisions.
2. Pursue Your Passion with Purpose
Legacy is often created through the pursuit of passion. Whether it’s through your career, hobbies, or personal projects, dedicating yourself to what you love can leave a lasting impact. When you pursue your passion with purpose, you inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect of positive influence.
Example: Consider the legacy of great entrepreneurs, innovators, or leaders who followed their passion with unwavering dedication. Their work continues to inspire and influence long after they are gone, proving that passion pursued with purpose can create an enduring legacy.
3. Invest in Relationships
The people we touch throughout our lives are a significant part of our legacy. Investing in meaningful relationships, whether with family, friends, or your professional network, ensures that your values and lessons continue to live on through others. The love, wisdom, and support you provide can leave a lasting imprint on the hearts and minds of those you care about.
Exercise: Identify three people you want to invest more time and energy into. Make a plan to strengthen these relationships by scheduling regular check-ins, offering support, or simply spending quality time together.
4. Focus on One Great Project
As entrepreneurs, we often juggle multiple projects and ideas. However, building a lasting legacy often requires focusing on one great project that truly represents your vision and values. Concentrating your efforts on a singular impactful endeavor can create a more significant and lasting influence than spreading yourself too thin across many.
Example: Think about entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk, who focused intensely on transformative projects like the iPhone or SpaceX. Their concentrated efforts on these groundbreaking ventures left a lasting impact on the world.
The Impact of a Legacy Life
Living with the intention of building a legacy transforms how we approach life. It shifts our focus from short-term gains to long-term impact, from personal success to collective well-being. A legacy life is one of fulfillment, knowing that we are contributing to something greater than ourselves and creating a lasting difference in the world.
Embracing Hemingway’s Wisdom
Ernest Hemingway's quote, “Every man has two deaths: when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name,” reminds us of the lasting impact our lives can have. By building a legacy, we ensure that our influence, values, and love continue to be remembered and felt long after we are gone. It’s an honor to leave a piece of ourselves behind, enriching the lives of future generations.
Exercise: Reflect on how you want to be remembered. Write a letter to your future self, detailing the legacy you wish to leave behind. Consider the values, contributions, and relationships that will define your lasting impact.
Building a legacy life is a journey of purpose, passion, and intentional living. It’s about creating a lasting impact that outlives us and continues to inspire and influence others. Remember, the honor of leaving a piece of yourself behind is a profound gift to the world.
I hope you found inspiration in the concept of building a legacy life. If you're ready to dive deeper into these ideas and transform your life, be sure to check out my book, "Soul Game," now available on Amazon and Audible. Stay tuned for more empowering content, and remember, you have the power to design and transform your life. Have a blessed day! Bye!
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