Eulogy/Vision Statement

So I had an interesting assignment giving to me in my Leadership Fundamentals class that I thought I would share with you. The assignment was a one page paper of a mock up eulogy of what you want people to be able to say at your funeral and a half page paper of your vision statement. As morbid as the first paper sounds this assignment turned out to be very beneficial. It is designed to help give you guidance for the direction of your life by pointing out some of your key priorities and things you hope to have accomplished before you die. There is something about writing what we want people to say about us after we die that can inspire us to truly live. The assignment has helped in shifting my focus on who I would like to be and what I would like my life to represent. Below I have typed a copy of the two assignments. I'd like to challenge you with spending some time in prayer and taking the time to dwell and maybe even right down your vision statement for your life as well as what you want people to remember you by. It is powerful stuff! I hope you enjoy mine!

-Eulogy-

When the sand runs out and my time is done on this earth there is a legacy I hope to leave. I don't want people to remember me for the car I drove, house I lived in or even the clothes I wore. I don't want them to remember me as "Terry the AT&T guy". I hope that when God calls me home and I draw my last breath my actions will speak louder than my accomplishments or status quo. I want to be remembered by how I lived life on a daily basis. I want people to remember me as the guy that was always in a positive mood despite his circumstances. I want to be known as the man who built his life on the rock and not the shifting sand and that I was a person who let my faith influence my decisions and not trends or fads. I want to be known as the person who was always looking to serve others needs before his own and always gave back regardless of whether it was noticed or not!

I remember a quote that I believe is from C.S. Lewis "those things that aren't eternal will be eternally useless". Perhaps the most important thing I want to be remembered for is that I lived for something greater then myself. That I invested all I had on things which are eternal and less on things that will pass away. Eternal things such as love, serving, and giving...all which impact relationships. I want to be remembered as a man that utilized all of his God given resources to further influence and help others who needed it. A man that lived everyday as the blessing it is. A person who made the most of every decision, lived with no regrets, and stayed focused on a single task at hand. Not ever dwelling on the past or worried about the future, just lived one day at a time making the most of every opportunity and gift God had given him.

-Vision Statement-

I pledge to live my life to its fullest potential. I will take full advantage of every opportunity given and apply myself to the fullest extent. I will not be perfect but I will learn from my mistakes and use them as a tool to help me grow and further build my character both as a professional and as a person. To my family I pledge to be a Godly leader, directing the family prayerfully towards its best interest and personally safety. As a professional I pledge to exhibit hard work and responsibility. As a student I pledge to be organized and involved. To my church I will be committed, faithful, and always determined. Always looking for ways to help make a difference and provide Godly leadership and influence. Lastly to my community and fellow friends, I pledge to you that I will always be there to assist you in any way you need and to pray for you daily.

Hope you enjoyed!
Thanks for reading!

-Terry-