The Legacy Drawing Board
This podcast is a journey that explores how design is essential to legacy building. The principles of good design will shape and direct your legacy into a work that will touch your family, friends, and business associates with your unique enduring message. We all leave legacies. Are you designing the one that you want to leave? email: rfong@truenorthshepherding.com
A legacy is the lifelong process of discovery and acceptance of your divine gifts united with faithful stewardship of growing them to be shared with those near to you and with those whom you will never meet.
This podcast explores how the principles of design are vital to your legacy building.
Episodes
Monday Mar 18, 2024
S2E25: A story needs an ending.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
A story consists of a beginning, a middle, and an ending. A lack of ending indicates lack of design and forethought. Say what you have to say and trust that less is more. Bring your story to end in order that the listener can take it with them as source of inspiration and encouragement.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
S2E24 What will you sacrifice for success?
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
How do you define success? What will you do and what won't you do to obtain it? I comment on the Wall Street Journal essay "You Don't Have to Be a Jerk to Succeed" in terms of how pursuit of success defines your legacy.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
S2E23 The soundtrack of your legacy
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Think of your legacy as a film. It needs music for accompaniment. The soundtrack should compliment, not compete with, the visual message. Have you designed your thoughts, words, and deeds to deliver a clear, concise, and consistent message? Listen to this episode to enhance your legacy with creativity and nuance.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
S2E22 Interview with composer Jonathan Fong
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
I interview my son Jonathan for his perspectives as a composer in scoring a film, how artists stay true to their visions when collaborating, and how today's economic forces shape and drive content.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
S2E21: Isaiah Sidouang Interview
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this episode, I interview coffee roaster co-founder and entrepreneur Isaiah Sidouang. Isaiah shares his insights regarding growth through challenging self and the importance of persistence in the pursuit of building a legacy.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
S2E20 Building Your Legacy on Love
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
1 Corinthians 13:13: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Is love at the foundation of your legacy building? Do you seek to love those you encounter at home or at work? You cannot build a meaningful legacy without love.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
S2E19 Mechanics of creativity
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Influential industrial designer Dieter Rams designated innovation as the first principle of good design. Creativity demands attention to detail and dedication. You cannot design your legacy if you are not willing to put in the sweat equity to harness your creative flow. Listen to increase your creative output.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
S2E18: How loss is part of your story and legacy
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Loss is a part of life. We cannot escape it. All the more reason to prepare for it by building strong relationships and continuing to tell your story. In this episode, I discuss the importance of mourning for a loss and how to serve others by sharing your loss.