“Instead of saying ‘I want to lose weight or become financially stable this year’; start with a simple “legacy” question – ‘How do you want to “live your legacy?’ OR ‘What do you want to pass down to the next generation of how you lived or thought’ – this is your legacy statement.”
– Carew Papritz
Legacy Instead of Resolutions.
By the second week of February, about 80% of people will fall off the resolution wagon.
Instead of wasting time on something that will be a memory by March, inspirational author Carew Papritz says to replace it with a personal legacy statement that captures the significance of one’s life, not just part of their life.
A personal legacy statement is your declaration of how you’d like to live your life and impact others from an ethical standpoint. It’s different from goals, which are about achievements. It provides a vision that directs those tiny decisions that make up who you are. You don’t have to be knocking on death’s door to think about your legacy. In fact, the earlier you start to develop a legacy-driven mindset, the more likely you are to succeed both personally and professionally.
“Instead of saying “I want to lose weight or become financially stable this year”; start with a simple “legacy” question-How do you want to “live your legacy?” OR what do you want to pass down to the next generation of how you lived or thought-this is your “legacy statement…”
…says Papritz, who has devoted his life and career to the idea of legacy, purpose, and reason. Through his best-selling book The Legacy Letters, he provides back-to-basics life lessons about the importance of leaving a footprint for future generations.
In An Interview/Article, Carew Papritz Can Share:
- How to write a personal legacy statement
- Why legacy statements are more effective than resolutions
- How to leave a footprint for future generations
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & SPEAKER
Carew Papritz
Carew Papritz, also known as The Cowboy Philosopher, is the author of the multi-award winning book The Legacy Letters. Though fictional, The Legacy Letters has won acclaim as a life lessons book for all generations, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. A Renaissance Man in an age that lauds the specialist, The Huffington Post says Papritz “intrigues and enlightens, charms and catalyzes change for every reader.
As part of his many innovative and adventurous first-ever book signings, Carew truly lives his book’s central message to “live life to the fullest” while signing books on top of volcanoes and horses. These events and other YouTube videos, such as the “I Love to Read” series and his annual literacy-driven charity event, “The Great Book Balloon Launch,” inspire kids and adults to rediscover the joy of reading! Proceeds of the summer’s sales of The Legacy Letters went to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Proceeds from his recent “First-Ever Book Signing while Stomping Grapes” went to the Seattle Children’s Hospital. Other charities include Reading is Fundamental and the Military Mama’s Network. Find his videos here.