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How Do You Want to be Remembered? by Tim Connor I'm not being morbid - just asking a simple question. Trust me - the years pass much more quickly than most peo- ple realize or are willing to accept. Your chronological age is not the main determining factor as to when you will check out of here. First, who remembers us and why depends on many fac- tors: our relationships (family, kids, siblings), careers (cus- tomers, coworkers, bosses), where we lived (neighbors, friends, acquaintances), and yes even a few total strangers who might have crossed our paths briefly. Then there are our actions (things done and not done), behaviors (good, bad, stupid, thoughtful, selfish, kind, egotis- tical, compassionate). And of course, there are our words (things said and not said, kind words or hurtful words, etc.). How about our beliefs, attitudes, prejudices, and opin- ions (did we always have to be right or could we accept mis- takes; were we always talking, or did we ever listen and care; could we disagree without anger or validate others for who they were.) Yes, there's one more - our goals, desires, dreams, and plans. Did we include others or exclude them; did we rely on others or did we always go it alone; did we give credit when it was due or always keep it for ourselves; did we share our victories or assume we deserved all the benefits regardless of other guidance? Okay, I hope I have made my point - there are numerous factors regarding who will or will not remember us, why they will or will not remember us, and how they will remember us. As I go through my last life chapter, I have spent a lot of time considering this question and if it is too late to change what those who were in my life - for many years or even a few minutes - will remember about me or even care. Ever wonder how many people will attend your funeral? Full house or a lot of empty seats? You've heard it I'm sure - it's never too late to make a new first impression. Does this rule also apply - It's never too late to change your legacy? I don't have a clue, but what I do know is how you live your life while you are here becomes the guideline for your legacy or how, why, if, when you will be remembered. I'm not referring to all those famous folks. I'm talking about us normal folks who are doing our best to live a life of dignity, happiness, success, compassion, and love - rather than fame and fortune. So, here's a thought - make a list of all the people in your life who matter - current or past, relatives or friends - anyone or everyone. Now write down the words you think each one of them might use to describe you, your legacy, or what you meant to them while you shared life with them if they were giving your eulogy. Got the courage to do this? If no, why not? If yes, go for it. And here's a final thought - if you can handle it. Now share the words, memories, etc. you wrote down with as many of these folks as you can - and ask them for their response (agree, disagree, like, don't like, etc.). In His service, Tim To receive Tim’s weekly FREE motivational booster articles, contact him at www.timconnor.com with “please add me to your free booster e-mail subscriber list” in the subject line. Or contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com 37 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® JANUARY 2019 Happy New Year from all of us here at WWDR . The WWDR office will be closed January 1st, so our staff can enjoy time with their families; e-mail will be monitored.