I’m currently reading the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. One of the ways that I am trying to internalize the lessons that I am learning is to actually answer the questions, not just thinking about them. One of the questions was to imagine you are at your funeral and there will be four speakers: a member of your family, a friend, a co-worker, and a member of a community organization that you belong to.
I would want my Mom to say that she was proud of me, even when I was screwing up. I would want her to say that she raised a strong, independent girl who loved her family. I would want her to say that I was loving and caring, brilliant and hilarious. That I was quick to love and loved with all my heart.
I would want my best friend to say that I was fun and caring. I would want her to say that I would go to the ends of the earth to help my friends. That I would be there at the drop of the hat if a friend needed me. I want her to think I was loyal and inspiring.
I would want my co-worker to say that I was hard working. I would want her to tell stories about how much I cared for clients and kept the office fun. She would tell stories of how I mentored young attorneys and anyone could turn to me for help, both in their cases and their personal lives.
Finally, I would want a fellow Rotarian to speak. I would want that person to say I was dedicated to the organization. I worked hard to bring in new members and make them feel included. That I cared about the community and went above and beyond to make the club and my community great.
The point of all of this is to aspire be the person these four people are describing. For me to be strong, loyal, funny, caring, and hardworking. To make my family proud every day and be there for my friends.
