The Legacy Journal

We tend to think of “influence” as something reserved for CEOs, politicians, celebrities — people with platforms, titles, or followers. But one of the most powerful truths in Robert Cialdini’s classic...

When we think about changing careers, the fear of “starting over” often creeps in. It whispers, “Everything I did before won’t matter now.” 

But that’s rarely true.

In reality, most of what we’ve le...

There’s something powerful about being seen — not just as a name on a résumé, but as a person with potential. In every career journey, there’s a moment when someone offers direction, not just opportun...

Have you ever left a heartfelt comment on someone’s post and heard… nothing?

No reply. No reaction. Just silence.

It doesn’t feel great—and that’s exactly why social reciprocity matters more than ev...

Career transitions aren’t always loud. Sometimes, they begin as a quiet question—“Is this still right for me?” Other times, it’s a sudden realization: “I’m capable of more than this.” Regardless of ho...

There comes a moment in the life of every organization—whether it’s a church, a nonprofit, a business, or a ministry—when the signs are clear:

•  Communication feels scattered
•  Roles start to blur.
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As the new school year begins, many parents find themselves adjusting their routines and schedules to accommodate their children's needs. Others may simply be grappling with the new flow of traffic th...

For a long time I delayed getting started on so many things. I can list many reasons why, but I think I can narrow it down to one: perfectionism.

First of all, I feared that if it wasn’t perfect, peo...

“Why did I commit to this in the first place?” you ask yourself as you realize it’s time to get dressed and go to your friend’s event you had committed to. Perhaps you agreed because you appreciate th...

Here are a few ways you know it’s a very hot day: the seat belt is impossible to touch without inflicting a burn, the air conditioner in the car struggles to cool off the car, or you walk outside and ...

Each step of the porch was as high as she remembered. The burden of loss made the walk up more difficult. The potted plants were still much alive. They never did lack their needs and greeted everyone ...

What do you think of when you think of travel?

It’s often to consider traveling exclusively to new countries or places entirely different from what we know. As exciting as it is to go somewhere most ...