Personal Legend

Do you wake up each morning with a defining purpose, a drive to succeed, an emotion to a cause that pushes you no matter your fatigue level, an idea so full of energy that others get motivated just by hearing you talk of it and a goal vs. a dream of being great? If you can't answer yes to any of these questions than i beg you to take time this week to sit down and define what your personal legend in life is or should be.

I know your asking what is a personal legend? Personal legend is what is your drive in life and each day you wake up what are you trying to accomplish. What actions and plans are you executing every day so that when your time comes you left leaving a lasting impression on those around you and the world we live in. Will you be remembered for greatness (a legend) or will you be remembered as the person who never had anything nice to say? Are the actions you are doing right now supporting your greater cause in life?

My personal legend has changed from time to time over my 38 years on this planet but the one quest or goal I have always had and continual strive to improve on is being the best father I can be for those three young ladies. From a young age I always promised to myself that should I ever become a father that I would strive to be the best father I could be. The girls and I consistently have conversations geared towards inspiring them to push towards accomplishing anything they put their minds to. My 9 year old constantly reminds me of the Oergel Family mantra which is "as long as you try your best nothing else matters."

I know many people who if you asked them what their quest or personal legend in life was they would say to be rich. While I at first applaud them for having a personal legend I would also ask them to define exactly what that means to them. I mean we all like money as it makes the world go round but sometimes if its your main focus I guarantee you are missing out on something else in life. If you can expand your personal legend to maybe be a more well rounded person...i.e. treat people with respect, listen before speaking, surround yourself with various people of success, tell those around you how much you love them, take care of your health as without it nothing else matters, make the most of your time as nothing is guaranteed, don't live in the past or future but focus on making a difference NOW and most of all have confidence in your abilities, ideas and your personal legend. If you take all this and more into play I promise not only will the money come if that's your quest but your life will be rich beyond your bank account.

I am also not sure if its my age or what but recently I have known more and more people being either diagnosed with cancer or other health concerns. While I am deeply saddened when I hear of these stories the one thing it does push me to develop is a personal legend of always living each day to its optimal potential and being 1% better than yesterday.

Make It Count!!!!