LEGACY is the ultimate defining element of the human experience—the summary of your life, work, message, and impact. It is your brand, your signature, and your unique contribution to this planet. It is something you author by how you live.

We often come across the theme of legacy when someone approaches the end of a career or life, but rarely does anyone bring this up at the beginning. If legacy is the defining element, why do we have to wait until the end to consider it, when there are no do-overs, and time is no longer our ally? Imagine what you would do differently if you could go back in time or see into the future. Your legacy is not what would happen tomorrow but what you are creating every day. It is built in the moments that seems inconsequential. Your everyday decisions and actions add up and eventually determine the legacy you leave. That is why you need to be legacy conscious.

Legacy consciousness will shape the understanding of who you are, what you do, and how far you can go. It provides a futuristic outlook that will enable you to stay on track and never lose sight of what really matters. Legacy thinking is the secret that makes a great leader and the ingredient that forms an excellent student. It serves as a catalyst for individual progress, corporate growth, and institutional and societal advancement. Through legacy consciousness, you will experience a holistic view of life. It will serve as a guiding mechanism for staying true to yourself. It forces you to think about today’s actions in a larger context, and it makes the best in you possible.

I’ve written this book to share with you the knowledge that will enable you to look back on your time on this planet with fulfillment. By the end of this book, you will understand what it takes to ace your legacy, the forces that shape great legacies, and how to apply them to your life. It will deliver unto you the keys to keep you motivated all the time—in various seasons and in both good and bad times. It will assist you in avoiding the traps that most travelers fall prey to.

When legacy becomes the focus, life takes on a new meaning. It will make you a better father, mother, son, daughter, employer, employee, and, most importantly, citizen of the world. This book is a true companion. It is filled with practical ideas and proven steps. As you read it, your consciousness will evolve, and your understanding of the power of legacy will deepen.