06/25/2026
Nineteen years ago, I graduated from law school with more questions than answers. I knew I was moving to a new state to begin my legal career, and I knew I had a summer of studying for the bar exam ahead of me—but beyond that, the future was largely unknown.
Looking back, I’ve realized that some of the best opportunities in life begin with taking a chance on the unknown.
If you or someone you love are struggling with what comes next, remember this: we only get one life. We can wake up each day and simply see where life takes us, or we can wake up with intention and build the life we want.
Neither path is without challenges. But choosing to be intentional, creating a plan, and giving your very best every single day puts you in the driver’s seat. You stop waiting to see what happens and start creating the future you want.
One of the most impactful things I’ve ever done was set aside an entire day to work through a life-planning book that challenged me to think differently. Interestingly, it begins by having you write your own eulogy. It sounds intimidating, but it forces you to ask one powerful question:
How do I want to be remembered?
From there, you work backward to intentionally design the life that leads to that legacy. That exercise changed my perspective in ways I never expected, and it has influenced many of the decisions I’ve made since.
My challenge to you is simple: invest in yourself. Commit to your future. No one else can do that for you.
If you’re looking for a place to start, this book is one I highly recommend:
https://a.co/d/0fhoPRir
So I’ll leave you with one final question: What will your legacy be?