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Legacy Exercise: Writing Your Own Obituary

Sometimes, the best way to get clear on the legacy we want to leave behind is by confronting the question head-on: What do we want people to say about us when we’re gone? An exercise that can help with this reflection is writing your own obituary. This might seem unusual or even unsettling at first, but […]

April 8, 2025
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Lessons from a Funeral that Changed my Perspective

On March 28, my 95-year-old grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep. While living, she made her wishes crystal clear: no viewing, no service, no fuss. She pre-arranged everything—down to writing her own obituary and even showing me the dress she wanted to be buried in during one of my visits.

April 7, 2025
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Brewing Success: How a Cup of Coffee Changed My Career (and Can Change Yours)

When I was 17, I moved from Pennsylvania back to my birthplace, Huntsville, Alabama, to attend college. I wasn’t on a scholarship, had no financial aid, and needed a part-time job.

March 26, 2025
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