Sublime

When I look back on my first six decades, I now see them more defined and shaped by “who” than “what,” consisting largely of “who luck” incidents—mentors, teachers, friends, colleagues, and partners who have altered and shaped the arc of my life.

In the end, the highest praise of a life is to say that person “made a difference”. Difference! Do you hear that word? Difference refers to what’s changed.

WHAT’S THE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU’RE GIVING TO PEOPLE? What do you do for them that affects their life or their work, if even for a moment? That might lead you to the heart of your offering.

Impacting the World This one is simple, but so dangerous. If the world is different because you are in it, then you must matter. You must be important if things changed because you exist. But if that’s what you believe, then the bigger the impact, the more you matter, and that can lead to some bad places.

Key #3. Prioritize Impact Over Image