The whole world was shocked by the news of the death of Diego Maradona. Condolences and goodwill messages poured in from various parts of the world in solidarity with the family. At this point, the beauty of the world of football was revealed again as factors like nationality, race or religion didn’t matter – everyone mourned the loss of Diego Maradona.
If you read the biography of Diego Maradona, you will get a sense of the many achievements and successes he attained. His achievements are so numerous that you may nearly miss the fact that he struggled with drug and alcohol addictions. Despite the challenges he faced, he was always determined to pick himself up and he continued to strive for excellence. Diego Maradona won’t be forgotten by the people of Argentina and the various clubs he played for because of the countless trophies he won with and for them. His legacy lives on.
You do not have to be a skilled footballer like Diego Maradona to leave a legacy. Leaving a legacy encompasses positively impacting the people around you, making a difference in their lives and leaving a lasting footprint.
When I was in Junior Secondary School, I could not conceive the thought of becoming a school prefect. Why? It had never happened before in the history of the school that a school prefect would be chosen from the Junior Classes. However, I was about to be shocked…
I can never forget this day: We were gathered for morning assembly, and this day would be different because the prefects for the new academic session were going to be announced. Suddenly, my name was called, and there I was, shocked to my bones. I couldn’t understand what was going on because I was a Junior Secondary School student, and it was unheard of for a Junior Secondary School student to become a school prefect.
The fact that the school made that decision made me realize that the little things I had been doing since my admission into Secondary School had an impact on both the students and the teachers of the school. My reality helped other students to believe that the “unthinkable” was indeed thinkable and doable. In Senior Secondary School class 3 (SS3), I eventually became the Senior Prefect.
You too can leave a legacy. According to Joan Moran, here are some tips for leaving a great legacy:
- Reflect and decide what’s important in your life.
- Support the people and causes important to you.
- Pursue your passions because they are infectious.
- Share your blessings with others.
- Be a mentor to others.
At LEAD Resources, we provide mentorship and consultancy through multiple programmes such as Career Pathways, Digital Economy Emerging Manager’s Programme, Mainstream Successor Generation, etc. Regardless of your age band, financial capacity and caste, we have a programme tailored to making you a better person and leaving a lasting legacy. If interested, contact us here.
AUTHOR
Edobor Francis is an Associate Solutions Architect of Lead Resources. He is a graduate of Accounting. He is also a Sports Enthusiast, so when he’s not working, you can find him on a football pitch.