Legacy

I was reflecting on the purpose of this space (my blog) and I realized that, in the beginning, it was supposed to be something that I was creating for myself. It is not uncommon for me to create stuff that my eyes, and only my eyes, will see: It is invigorating for me and it kind of helps me manage, or at least, keep at bay my own personal demons.

And then I became a father. Everything changes… and I know, I know, it is a cliché, but it actually does change everything.

Before me becoming a dad, I thought about my life’s legacy as something that would come in the form of a mega impact on the world. It would be forever remembered by humanity. The huge impact my opus would have. It would be a story told generation after generation, all or nothing. It was supposed to be that big, or it would mean nothing for me.

But when you are a part of a new human being’s process of becoming, if you are careful enough to put attention, you will realize that the little things are actually the things that matter the most: being there, being kind, being consistent, being open, being vulnerable, being available…all those small things transform your un-transcendental existence into a selfless launchpad for those new humans. It is as simple and as epic as that.

So naturally, I have revisited my definition of legacy. It has become something more humble, but also, something more tangible and powerful. It is something that hopefully my family will find useful. And if they do, maybe some other people might find it useful too.

So here it is: My Legacy. My heart and soul delivered in the the form of characters. This is going to be here as long as the internet is around. It will outlive me. This is legacy. And happily, it is also a gift to myself.

So welcome again to my thoughts, reflections & conversations about how our journey is a nonstop series of momentous little victories over ourselves. My effort on trying to understand the game in which mindset plays a determinant role in our drive, our outcome and our fulfillment…Our levers in this realm where Mindset Matters.