Chapter 1

Life + Leadership = Legacy

No man is born into the world whose work is not born with him. There is always work.

—JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL

When we examine the equation that derives our legacy, we discover that there are two primary variables: life and leadership.

The life subset includes anything and everything that fosters our personal growth and development. Most of these experiences are qualitative, meaning that they are measured by how they make us feel. Our health and our wellness are the key indicators of our success in this area. It is in this domain that we discover who we are and dream about who we want to become.

This is the part of the equation that brings vibrant color to our life. This is where we are able to pursue our individual ...

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