The Legacy Drawing Board

Knowing when you have become an artist

We are all artists.  Some of us just need to find the courage to say it and the persistence to maintain our identity when it seems no one agrees.  Once you embrace your artistic nature, you can begin to design and create your legacy in a fashion that will touch minds and hearts for generations.  

Your legacy as oeuvre

What is the effort, attention, and work you are putting into building your legacy?  Artists pour their blood, sweat, and tears into their body of work.  Your legacy demands the same focus and energy for you are an artist with a story to tell.  

S3E24: Freedom and control

Are you trying to control the narrative of your story?  Or, are you seeking freedom to explore where your story goes?  Excessive control limits and harms relationships.  Freedom represents mutual respect when building a relationship.  Remove the burden of attempting to control your legacy and embrace the gift of freedom to design it.  

How health impacts your legacy

We want to tell our story.  However, when our health is compromised, we lose direction of the narrative and transition from writer to bystander.  The relationships we build and the consistency of our voice will enable others to speak for us when we can no longer speak for ourselves.  One of the vital functions your legacy carries out is to be your surrogate decision-maker when you are incapacitated.  

S3E22: Examining the legacy of Stan Lee

Stan Lee changed storytelling in comic books.  He elevated the medium from funny pages to graphic novels.  He shine a spotlight on the writers, artists, letters, and colorists by starting the credit box.  His legacy improved storytelling and inspired generations to be storytellers. 

S3E21: Telling family stories for legacy building

Family stories connect past generations with future ones.  Family stories increases our vision and understanding of those close to us.  Ask to hear stories from family members and you will increase your sense of self.  Tell your story to family and you will expand their world.  

Mentorship lessons from coaching Little League

Mentorship occupies an unique place in relationship dynamics.  It's singular attribute that distinguishes it from counseling, coaching, advocacy, or sponsorship is the primary focus on protection.  A mentor's main goal is to protect the mentee.  Once that goal is achieved, then the mentor can proceed with other pursuits.  However, with the foundation of protection and trust, this specific relationship cannot advance.  You can't teach batting to a player if he is afraid of being hit by the pitch.    

S3E19: Fables, legends, epics and your legacy

Fables, legends, and epics have inspired us throughout the ages.  We have handed down these stories to the next generation.  Listen to start thinking of your legacy in grander scale.  This perspective will strengthen the impact of your story in order that future generations will be able to appreciate its full value.