Law #53 - Position Yourself To Be Immortal
by Stanley Bronstein on June 27, 2008
Law #53
Position Yourself To Be Immortal
What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal. (Albert Pine)
Some Definitions
Do - To perform (an act, duty, role, etc.). To accomplish; finish; complete. To put forth; exert.
Ourselves - Our customary or normal selves. (Used in place of we or us after as, than, or but).
Die(s) - To cease living; become dead; expire. To cease existing, especially by degrees; fade.
Us - Used in place of “we”.
Others - Other persons or things. Different or distinct from the one mentioned or implied.
World - The earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc.. The human race; humanity. The class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life.
Remain(s) - To be left after the removal, loss, destruction, etc., of all else. To continue in the same state; continue to be as specified. To stay behind or in the same place.
Immortal - Remembered or celebrated through all time. Not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying. Not liable to perish or decay; imperishable; everlasting.
Source: Dictionary.com
What Does This Quote Suggest?
The quote talks about immortality. In other words, it talks about leaving an impression on this world that will survive us once we are gone.
The quote then suggests that whatever it is that we do for ourselves, remains solely with ourselves. If and when we die, everything we have done, solely for ourselves will be lost and soon forgotten.
On the other hand, it suggests that things we do for others (i.e., things that have a motive of benefiting others, not just ourselves), will last, long after we are gone.
In other words, it is the things we do for others that keep us in the memories of others. It is the things we do for others that will be remembered or celebrated through all time. Those deeds are not going to perish or decay. They will not die; they are everlasting.
What Kind Of Deeds Are We Talking About?
That’s a good question. Obviously, it’s not just good deeds done for others that will be remembered. It can also be bad deeds. For example, take Adolph Hitler. His deeds touched the souls of millions and millions of people. He will quite probably be remembered for quite a long time, if not forever. But, were his deeds good or bad?
I suspect most people would tell you Adolph Hitler’s deeds were bad ones. Yet, he is remembered.
What Is Your Goal?
Is it your goal to simply be remembered, or is it your goal to be remembered for something good?
Do you even care if you are remembered?
Personally, I believe that most people would like to be remembered and they would like to be remembered for good things. However, I’m sure there are many people out there who do not care whether or not they are remembered once they are gone.
My Suggestion
My suggestion is that we should ALL want to be remembered. Furthermore, I’m suggesting that we should want to be remembered for having done good things for others in this life.
IN OTHER WORDS, I’m suggesting that we should do good deeds for others, during this life, thus positioning ourselves to be Immortal.
I suspect that you will find there are very few things in this life that are more rewarding; that give you more of a sense of accomplishment; than being able to help others, in a good way.
So I ask you, how do you want to be remembered? Once you know, make sure your actions consistently take you in that direction.
Position yourself to be immortal - TODAY !
Until next time, take care, my dear friends.Mr. Achievement
Stanley F. Bronstein
Attorney & CPA
June 27th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
The supposition that if you live long enough - will there be anyone left in your immediate circle that would remember your deeds or find them worth remembering. If you die young there might be a selective few like your parents or friends that would remember your kindness or intelligence but those things would fade and other memories of you would take their place. People put too much emphasis on how they will be remembered - but I think it matters how people feel when they remember you.
June 27th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
C:
I’m talking more about society as a whole and not necessarily the immediate people around you.
I’m talking about doing great things so that people, of all walks of life will remember you.
For example, many of the advantages I’ve enjoyed in life are the direct results of actions done by my grandparents and the generations that came before them.
However, I didn’t have the opportunity to meet most of these people and those I did meet I only knew for a very short time.
YET, their actions live on in me. Each and every time I do the right thing; that I do something good, their actions are living on, inside me.
Another example might be the founding fathers of the United States. I never got to meet any of these people, yet their actions (both good and bad), live on to this day in the way the United States is run.
That’s what I’m talking about when I suggest that we position ourselves to be immortal.
Does that make sense?
Stanley Bronstein
MrAchievement
July 1st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Thanks Stanley, it does make sense. And it also speaks to how you feel because of their actions. I appreciate your reply.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Claudia:
I think you have a soul that can very much be immortal.
Did you read my post today on Maturity? It kind of ties in with all of this.
Stanley Bronstein
MrAchievement