In a loft, nestled around a large wooden artistic-type table overlooking the NYC landscape, sat two generations of a family. As my team led the family through their meeting agenda, it was time for the parents to share their “intended living legacy” (we provide a tool to parents to help them draft this). Dad began
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Matisse was a 2019 first round draft pick for the Philadelphia 76ers. Both in college and now in the pros, he is known for his defensive prowess. Matisse is in his second NBA season and although he rarely starts a game, when he comes off the bench he immediately makes an impact whether it is
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Robert De Niro won an Academy Award for his performance as Vito Corleone in the 1974 film The Godfather: Part II (making Brando and De Niro the only people to win Oscars for playing the same character). There is a lot families should learn NOT to do that Di Niro’s character Vito Corleone did in
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A few years back, I was asked to present at a YPO meeting regarding how to help families flourish in the context of significant wealth (via my book LEGACY). Also presenting at the YPO meeting was NYTimes bestselling author Bruce Feiler. Between sessions I had a few minutes to share ideas with Bruce; in particular,
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John Starks is a New York Knicks legend. He is 6′ 3″, played about eight seasons with the Knicks, and was known for his tenacity and grit. It was during a 1993 playoff game against the Chicago Bulls (and yes, Michael Jordan) that John dribbled the ball the length of the court and with fifty
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In case you have missed our Family Flourishing webinars, below you will find a recorded copy. This 30-minute video presentation will provide you with a psychological framework and 14 practical ideas to help you and your loved ones flourish during these times of great uncertainty! Click on the image below. www.LegacyCapitals.com 609.917.0161
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INTRO: Whether you’re together or separated from your family members right now, we know you’re doing your best to stay connected, and desiring to have meaningful conversations, but may be unsure where to begin. All of us are working to make vital pivots to adapt to this new reality, and facing unique challenges. None of
Read more INTRO: Whether you’re together or separated from your family members right now, we know you’re doing your best to stay connected, and desiring to have meaningful conversations, but may be unsure where to begin. All of us are working to make vital pivots to adapt to this new reality, and facing unique challenges. None of
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By way of reminder, Day # 13’s Idea was for each family member to rate each of the happiness attributes – found in my LEGACY Book (pages 69-70) – in terms of the extent they are utilizing or practicing them in their lives. Day # 14 Idea Today’s idea is to watch this Short
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By way of reminder, Day # 12’s Idea provided an opportunity for families to work together to get things done around the house. For example, make a list of tasks that need to be completed and divide them up among family members. Day # 13 Idea Today’s idea provides these two images taken from my
Read more By way of reminder, Day # 6’s Idea was to: 1) Take the time to have the conversation you have always wanted to have with your family, 2) Ask the question to a loved one you always wanted to ask, and/or 3) Go play with your family in a way you once did, but haven’t
Read more By way of reminder, Day # 5’s Idea was to have a gratitude-based conversation with your family over dinner. At dinner ask your family the following question and be sure to have each family member respond: “What are two or three things you are grateful for?” Day # 6 Idea During our quarantine time I
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