Future Strong leaders are driven by a core question: What do I want my legacy to be? That requires a lot of searching one’s inner truths, and being brutally honest about how that compares to one’s daily actions.

Bill Jensen
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The answer to this question will determine what we do. If we think we can accomplish our goals through other means, we will be doomed to fail. But, we can use this process to look inside ourselves and see what we want for ourselves, and then work towards that goal. Having a clear vision of what you want for yourself is the first step towards success. This is why people who have a good future in mind usually do very well in their lives.

Source: Future Strong

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