Live Your Best Life: The Legacy Is in the Living

By Kim Groshek

Life has a way of reminding us of its fleeting nature. No matter how or when we leave this world, one truth remains: we will go. For most of us, what we did here—our achievements, our milestones—will fade into the background of history. Some of it may never have been known at all.

This reality isn’t meant to discourage—it’s meant to liberate.

The Weight of Legacy

We spend so much of our lives striving to leave a mark, to ensure we’re remembered. But how often do we stop and ask: Remembered for what? In the pursuit of legacy, we risk forgetting to fully live.

It doesn’t matter how the world sees you or how history writes you down. What matters is how you show up every day, how you live in the moments that make up your life.

• Did you define your own version of "best"?
• Did you embrace joy, even in small, ordinary things?
• Did you connect, love, and make a difference, however quietly, in the lives of those around you?

Living on Your Own Terms

The beauty of life is that you get to define what your "best" looks like. For some, it’s chasing ambitious goals; for others, it’s savoring the simplicity of a quiet, fulfilled life. Neither is more valid than the other.

What’s important is that you live intentionally:

• Pause to reflect on what truly matters to you.
• Choose actions that align with your values and aspirations.
• Let go of comparisons to others’ definitions of success.

When you live on your own terms, you free yourself from the pressure to conform to societal expectations. You step into a life that feels authentically yours.

The World Takes Care of the Rest

The truth is, the world keeps turning, no matter what. People move on, life unfolds, and the memory of our existence may eventually become a whisper. But that’s not a failure—it’s the natural rhythm of life.

What remains is the energy you leave behind: the kindness you showed, the love you gave, the inspiration you sparked in others. These echoes live on, even when your name doesn’t.

So, here’s my invitation to you:

• Stop worrying about how or when you’ll go.
• Start focusing on how fully you can live while you’re here.

Define your "best," and live it unapologetically. The world will take care of the rest.

Kim Groshek is a bestselling author, speaker, and advocate for intentional living. She inspires audiences to pause, reflect, and create lives that align with their deepest values. Connect with Kim to explore how to design and live your best life.