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โ€œTime goes so fast,โ€ said Don, a ninety-two-year-old, former Twin Cities real estate legend. A few weeks ago, I visited Don at a senior center and chatted with him and few of his buddies. It got me thinking about legacy.



Legacy is deeper than income, number of properties owned, or deals done. Itโ€™s about making a lasting impactโ€“โ€“on your profession and the people who come after you. For some people, legacy can be a powerful driver. For me, I think about it as a way to live a more fulfilled life.


If we see our legacy as a gift to be valued and treasured by those who survive us, here a few suggestions:


1. I say it all the timeโ€“โ€“mentor. It brings countless benefits. However around legacy, itโ€™s a great way to pass on knowledge, make other peopleโ€™s lives better, and set an inspiring example for future generations. And thatโ€™s a beautiful legacy.

2. Know your purpose. In my younger days I definitely had a different purpose in life. ๐Ÿ˜‰ But as Iโ€™ve matured and grown, my purpose has changed. Iโ€™m at that place I wanted to get to eventuallyโ€“โ€“I have a loving family, great friends, a solid footing in my profession, and the knowledge, connections, and resources to help people. Iโ€™m living my purpose.



3. Preserve memories. Back in September 2021, when I wrote my first blog, I wasnโ€™t sure how this would go. This is now my 50th blog! Well, not counting the 27 short blogs. Because I chose to write about my lifeโ€“โ€“my thoughts and ideas, what matters, and what Iโ€™ve learnedโ€“โ€“Iโ€™ll leave Halie and Levi with a record. Someday my great-great grandchildren might be reading about my commitment to mentorship and helping others. Itโ€™s a way for them to know me.

4. Connect with people. It was good to visit with Don and his buddies in a community. Social connections give people a sense of meaning and build self-worth. For seniors, that means they continue to build their legacy even after retirement. For people younger, having people around that support and engage, means you donโ€™t have to go it alone to make your dreams a reality. Itโ€™s easier to get where you want in life with the help of and connections with other people.

5. Act to make things better. Iโ€™m not a person who strives to change the world, but I do want to positively impact โ€œmy world.โ€ Iโ€™m here to make a difference in the lives of people I meet. Someone once told me that Iโ€™m a people builder. Iโ€™ll happily take that as part of my legacy. ๐Ÿ˜€


Time does go by fast, Don. Seems like yesterday, I was a boy with a paper route. Now, Iโ€™m a man with a grown daughter and a son getting taller every day. I want to be a positive example for them, their children, and the children that follow.


At CEG, weโ€™re here to help! Email our team at hello@cegspaces.com or call 612-788-1552 if you have any questions. You can find me at 612-428-3333 or jeff@cegspaces.com.



Jeff Salzbrun is the owner/broker of Commercial Equities Group (CEG). As a veteran-owned real estate brokerage, CEG has been involved in thousands of sale and lease transactions, ranging from single offices to 250,000+ square foot buildings. At CEG, we get your deal done. We know space, and we know the CRE business.


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