Blueprinting Your Life & Legacy


Presented by Christina Bush, CES, CAS, CMFC
Wealth Manager
Certified Estate and Trust Specialist

Living your life by design...not by chance.

'Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall never have a beginning.' John Henry Cardinal

None of us have a crystal ball to tell us the future, but we can shape our futures and make things happen through life planning. Ask yourself the question: 'If I had all the money in the world that I could ever need, what would I do to fulfull the rest of my life'? This is a very powerful question and it will make you get down to the truth of who you are, what your philanthropic values are and want you want to accomplish in life.

Maybe you don't have all the money in the world...who does? It doesn't mean you can't live your life according to a great design. Put together your Accomplishment List and start scheduling things on a calendar -- work on the next year, make appointments. Life is short so live it to the fullest and take advantage of fantastic opportunities that come your way. Without goals and meaningful purpose, we simply go through the motions of daily life. Meaningful purpose reaches out to the world around us and infuses life with the special gifts that each of us have inside. 'Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.' Marilyn Monroe

Grab some paper and a pen and answer these questions. Go back to it later and elaborate and perfect it. This is a truly amazing exercise and makes you really understand the person you are deep inside. What is your ideal future scenario? Paint a picture for your compelling vision. Spend at least five minutes on each question before moving on.

  • What do you value most in life? In this exercise you'll identify what you value most such as family, health, spiritual fulfillment, love, relationships, generosity, adventure, achievement, passion, creativity, leaving a legacy, fun/happiness, positive attitude, learning, helping others, simplicity, financial security, peace of mind, respect, gratitude, abundance, compassion, faith, growth, honesty, integrity, kindness, selflessness, significance, vitality, wisdom, intimacy, security, peace.

  • What drives you? What is your passion?

  • What do you ultimately want to achieve in your life?

  • What is your life's mission?

  • What is your vision for the future?

  • What principles guide your decisions?

  • What are the top things you value most in life?

  • What is your action plan to integrate the above things more fully into your life? 'It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs'.

  • What are your unique gifts? What do you do extremely well?

  • What activities are you most passionate about? What gives you a great feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment?

  • If you could write and editorial in your local newspaper advocating your position about a social issue, what would you write about?

  • The relationships I want to surround myself with include...

  • If I wasn't so afraid I would...

  • My life will not be complete unless I...

  • If I knew for sure that I would die peacefully in the next 14 days I would...

  • I want people to remember me by saying I was...

  • My most memorable experiences include...

  • The part of my weekly routine that I look most forward to is...

  • The community/world issue that I feel most strongly about is...

  • What is my personal Mission Statement? Example... 'My mission is to be loving and loyal to my family and friends, lead a successful career that I enjoy, stay healthy, and take on any challenges that come my way.'

  • What is my professional Mission Statement? Example...'To guide our clients through the process of obtaining financial peace of mind so that they can focus on the most important things in life.'

  • The top things on my Bucket List to achieve before I die are...

  • My greatest life achievements have been...

  • My favorite Quotes are...

  • What I'd like put on my tombstone is...

    As you have the time it is nice to write all of your answers into a journal that will be left as an heirloom and legacy for those you leave behind. I was fortunate that my mother, who I lost in my early twenties, did that for me and now her words can inspire people forever. She left our family a wonderful legacy. What will you leave to yours?

    See my Tribute to a Beloved Lady: www.christinabush.com/tributetomom

    Resource: PEAK Academy
    (www.succeedwithpeak.com)

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