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Quote Of The Day: November 13, 2026

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"Your legacy will be measured by the difference you made in the lives of others with the precious time you were given."
--- Daisy Gallagher

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Some thoughts about the time we are given

I've been thinking about my legacy for a long time. I think about the people who helped me, the joy and success others have shared, and the heartache some carried because they had nowhere else to put it.

When we started MotivateUs, the Internet was different. There was no social media, no blogs, and few easy ways to stay connected. We had email. Somehow, friendships grew from those messages. Our site became a kind of oasis, built by someone who didn't know design and learned to code along the way. We kept opening the door to people who wanted to share something that might help someone else.

I still think about the people behind those messages. Sometimes being there means finding words that fit what someone is feeling. Sometimes it means bringing humor or logic into a difficult moment. And sometimes it means saying very little, simply listening without judgment.

You may never know what your words, or your willingness to listen, meant to someone when they needed it. I wonder how often that happens in our everyday lives, without us realizing it.

If you'd like to explore ideas about your legacy a little further, here's a link to the interesting article: How to Create a Life of Impact and Legacy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-regret-free-life/202509/how-to-create-a-life-of-impact-and-legacy

Take care and have a wonderful day!

Love and blessings,

Marlene

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