In today’s world of instant gratification we often overlook key opportunities—instances in which our decision-making will forever impact our legacy, both in our personal lives and in our careers. My own personal feeling is that each day we have growth opportunities in almost every situation that can contribute to how people view us and ultimately how others treat us. Building a meaningful legacy is dependent on more than just big career or personal milestones that mark our path along the way, but rather how we each deal with minor instances on a daily basis.
These 21 points below represent a road map for where we can strive to improve in every interaction with ourselves and others. These key instances represent opportunities to strategically position ourselves and our future in the best way possible, no matter the situation we find ourselves.
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Choose serving over being served
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Step outside yourself and into others
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Actively seek excellence in all things you do
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Show the world something it has never seen before
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Be a trend setter
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Add value to the lives of others
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Engage people who challenge you rather than affirm you
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Systematically stretch yourself
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Step outside your comfort zone
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Surround yourself with extraordinary people
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Maximize your strengths
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Be a life long learner
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Master relationship skills
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Elevate the needs of others over your own
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Be a ‘positive difference’ maker
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Constantly focus on what’s most important
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Be a servant leader
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Listen to learn
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Be an authentic role model
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Treat people with dignity
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Help others be more than they think they can be
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Coach George Raveling is the former head basketball coach for Washington State, Iowa and USC, and current Director of International Basketball for Nike Basketball. He is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. You can follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @GeorgeRaveling.
