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 Apr 15, 2024
S2E29: Entrepreneurship blossoms in all seasons of life
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Morris Change founded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) at the age of 55. TSMC's market cap value is $620 billion. It is never too late to heed your entrepreneurial voice. In fact, later may be better because of the accumulation of experience and growth of wisdom.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
S2E28: The difference between a journey and a quest
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Life may be a journey, but your legacy needs to be a quest. Design is the process of delivering a clear, concise, and consistent message through artistry. The hero's narrative is that of a quest, not a journey. The purpose of telling your story in your voice is to ensure your message will impact generations.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
S2E27 The importance of distributing your legacy
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Your legacy is like your name; it's yours, but it's meant for others to use. Your legacy begins with design, progresses with building, and is completed when you share it. Your legacy needs a proper distribution channel to maximize its impact. Listen and learn how to build your channel.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
S2E26 Imposter syndrome
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Imposter syndrome impacts our lives at home and at work. Suddenly, our joy sinks into doubts and fear of being exposed. We can address imposter syndrome by designing for it. The good design principles of innovation and honesty will restore your focus on growth and legacy building.
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.