You ever look at all you’ve built—the work, the wins, the climb—and feel… strangely detached?
Monuments don’t mentor. Statues don’t start revolutions. This episode calls out the hidden trap of performative legacy and helps you build something that actually lasts.

 

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• Why monument thinking makes your legacy too heavy to hand off
• How story control robs your movement of life
• Why legacy isn’t later—it’s now

 

This Episode Will Help You:

• Spot where ego is shaping your output
• Let go of perfection in favor of permission
• Build a legacy that others can carry forward

 

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Reflection Prompts

• Monument Thinking: Where are you creating something that only works if you control it?
• Story Control: What part of your journey are you trying to curate instead of share?
• Legacy Now: What impact are you making today that someone could carry forward tomorrow?
• Movement Gap: Where are you chasing image over invitation?

 

Exercises

• Name the Weight (10 minutes): Write down one project or goal that feels heavy with pressure. Ask yourself: is this built to last or just built to impress?
• Pass the Mic (5 minutes): Share one part of your legacy-building journey with someone else and ask for their input.
• Spark the Real (1 day): Do one action today aligned with your mission, not your image. Keep it small, true, and bold.
• Legacy Cue (Ongoing): Choose a visual cue (e.g., candle, seed icon) to remind you to build what moves, not what cements.

 

On the Next Episode:

Tomorrow, we’re breaking the cycle with
“The Self-Help Addiction: Why Personal Development is Keeping You Stuck.”

Because there’s a fine line between growth…and using growth as a distraction from doing the hard thing.

And stick around for more tips on living and leading true.
’Til then—build true, stay true—
I’ll catch you tomorrow.

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