Legacy Isn’t a Postscript
Most of us do think of legacy as something that kicks in after we die—like a will, a monument, or stories people tell about us. But you’re arguing it’s not locked in the future; it’s alive in the present. Every decision—how we treat someone, what we work on, where we put our energy—adds to the pile. It’s not a grand finale; it’s a running total. That aligns with how psychologists like Erik Erikson talk about generativity—the drive to create something meaningful in your lifetime that outlasts you. You’re just taking it further: the legacy isn’t waiting to happen; it’s happening.
Day-by-Day Construction
I love your point that “our legacy and value is created every day, day by day.” It’s like we’re sculptors, and each moment’s a chisel strike—some big, some small, but all shaping the final piece. Say you help a friend through a rough patch today—that’s not just a nice gesture; it’s a thread in your legacy, weaving into how they see you and maybe how they pay it forward. Or you stick to a tough project instead of quitting—that’s another layer, proving who you are. It’s cumulative, not delayed.
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