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Six questions to answer that ensure your legacy lives beyond you
The Nobel Story: A riddle of legacy Each October, the Nobel Prize Committee announces laureates in peace, literature, science, and economics. The names are secret
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My Dad at 94: Still learning, still teaching, still helping.
I can make the drive to Dad’s house blindfolded. I’ve driven from Tyler to the San Antonio area for 50 years. The route is familiar

How Did Paul Revere Make Being a Hero so Easy?
On a work trip, I made time for the American Freedom Trail in Boston with a guide dressed as Elizabeth Foster Goose. Along for the history

Turn Special Event Fundraising Into Philanthropy Networking
It’s always a lift when someone says one of these articles impacted their thinking. That happened recently at a local restaurant when a reader stopped

Grandparents Teach Giving Thru Action
While exiting my car, I noticed a young teenager, phone in hand, sitting in the front seat of a truck. Her glance revealed an unhappy

Make Your Best Gift One of Giving to Family and Friends
I’m serious – the very best gift you will ever give to family and friends is to spend time on your legacy story. Right now,

Buy The Gift of Giving Today to Leave a Legacy You Want Others to See
With spring unfolding, right now is the perfect time to share something new. Today, The Gift of Giving is available to my friends, followers, and

Ten Ways to Ensure the Giving Legacy You Hope For
The birthday card danced across the parking lot. Decorated with a handful of balloons on the front, it seemed perfectly appropriate that a gust of

How Your Future Legacy Can Be Greater Than the Legacy Remembered
Quickly scanning my email, I saw The Round Table. Authored by my friend Fred Smith, it’s a blog I read on Thursday mornings when I

One Tip to Be a Happy Board Member at a Healthy Organization
Before I donate to an organization in my community, I like to check out who is on the board of directors. My confidence level grows

Let’s Make it Rain the First Quarter of 2023
You’ve heard it before. It’s February. It’s Texas. “If you don’t like the weather, wait ten minutes.” I thought that phrase was strictly about Texas