Comments on: Creating a Legacy Project

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:54:49 +0000

And almost 3 years later this post still resonates and inspires. ; ) This is exactly what I’m struggling with right now and have been for years, really. It’s not enough for me to get up everyday a go to work, I want to get up everyday and do something that makes the world a better place. My issue is defining the “thing.” I have some ideas, I’m trying stuff, and hopefully it’ll all come together sooner as opposed to later. Thanks for continuing to share your journey.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:28:22 +0000

This article helped me figure out what my own legacy project will be. I think that in itself is a wonderful legacy project: writing to help other people find their own, personal legacy projects and purposes in life.

Thankyou for writing this article and sharing it with the world!

By: kate

kate — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:07:23 +0000

Just read today!!
Congratulations on creating a great “Evergreen” piece. Thanks for your full expression and evolution on this subject. I feel more inclined to let my readers know of my true intentions even though I know it will continue to evolve.

Thanks!

By: Lisa Wascher

Lisa Wascher — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:47:52 +0000

Today I was pondering how doing my own web thing is just so much of reinventing the wheel – it’s already been done by so many. Having read your legacy article, I think it’s more worthwhile to spend my time creating a non-profit for small animal rescues to fund vet care and such – basically fund raising that rescues can tap for financial resources when needed. I see so many people in local and nationwide rescues trying their best to help animals with limited resources. I want to help them help the animals. Thanks for the clarity in purpose.

By: Jonathan Rego

Jonathan Rego — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:46:53 +0000

One of the things that most independant lifestyle blogs lack is the “How-did-I-do-it” section. With this post (and the convenient hyperlinking) you have nailed it on the head.

Although I have been following you for over 18 months now, this is the first time I cam acorss this piece. Well, better late than never.

Onto my Legacy Project.

By: Jordan Bowman

Jordan Bowman — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:30:08 +0000

Chris, I appreciate how transparent you are with all of your work. It really helps out the rest of us to see how you’ve done it! Also, I really like the idea of a legacy project. It seems like it’s natural human tendency to go through life without actually taking action and doing something worthwhile that will outlast you, and it’s great when you get the guts to go out and make it happen.

By: fidelis

fidelis — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:01:41 +0000

I am a first timer through your site and was fascinated by the varied comments and contributions posted by the other readers. Its always refreshing to see people’s intentions be about ‘greater than self’. I, like all(most) of the contributers, am attempting to turn visionary projects into reality, and make them sustainable. Create legacies for the future. But being in Africa and an average citizen therein, the tasks seem all the more daunting and the obstacles many, primarily financial. Some of the contributers indicated the willingness to work with individuals within the African continent. I would be willing to get chatting to see if we strike a common thread and perhaps establish a rapour leading towards facilitating good legacy projects. Thanks for your article, I pray it grows in influencing more people with the means to partner with those of us with the dreams to change the world for the better…

By: Trackback from Haylan Studios

Trackback from Haylan Studios — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:01:08 +0000

[...] come at the expense of pursuing big, bold ideas? Paying the bills won’t necessarily earn you a legacy. [...]

By: Christianne

Christianne — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:04:49 +0000

Chris,

I’m so glad you linked to this post, too, or else I’m not sure I would have found it.

I am so inspired by two things: what you wrote, and the small army of remarkable people evidenced here in the comments. What an encouraging tribe! It gives me faith in the good work humanity is doing around the world. There is such generosity and care and kindness here.

I’ve been reading for a while and rarely comment. This one merits a comment because you speak to what I desire to do through my nonviolence journey: offer transparency about my journey and the ins and outs I discover about myself that may translate somehow to the human heart and help others ask the questions and live the questions too … and perhaps create a more compassionate and kind world.

Thanks, Chris. You rock.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:05:11 +0000

Thanks for linking back to this again! I’ve been following for about two years, and finally figured out my own Legacy Project, which involves starting a non-profit to provide free legal/logistical info to young people starting creative business (mostly musicians/bands). I’ve just gotten started, and I’m psyched!

If it’s OK, I’d like to make a suggestion for a future post (I know you’re busy now, but maybe someday?): You’ve mentioned that identifying the needs/wants of your audience and finding ways to deliver is an effective business model, and I totally agree. But in the case of a non-profit, it seems like the services go to one group of people, while the money comes from another. Since you’re involved with a lot of non-profit work, and other army members’ legacy projects might involve non-profits too, is this something you might consider addressing?

Thanks so much for all your hard work, I’m looking forward to your book!