The Intentional Legacy (Audible Audio Edition) David McAlvany David S McAlvany Brown Thompson Publishing Books
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Will your children value their legacy? The history of the world is the story of great financial, cultural and ethical legacies built in one generation, only to be squandered by second and third generations who were unwilling and unprepared for the roles and responsibilities that accompany them. It is a problem that troubles wealth managers, social theorists, and, of course, parents.
Solving the problem requires intentionality the process of careful thought and preparation concerning the most critical details that will shape your family and its future. To be intentional is to decide that you will be self-conscious about the way you live your life and shape the legacy you hope to bequeath to the next generations.
In The Intentional Legacy, David McAlvany brings a fresh perspective to this old subject. Drawing from more than 50 years of experience in a multigenerational wealth management firm, as well as his own personal failures and successes, David presents a strategy for reverse engineering your life. Most importantly, he presents a redemptive ethic for family prosperity based on love, forgiveness, and non-contingent relationships.
The Intentional Legacy (Audible Audio Edition) David McAlvany David S McAlvany Brown Thompson Publishing Books
As an avid reader whose personal library contains scores of books on both family and finance, it is a rare treasure to find a book that is filled cover-to-cover with new ideas and fresh insights from a unique vantage point, brilliantly worded and applicable to virtually every person (parent, grandparent, young single, married without children, etc.) who is concerned about the mark they are leaving on this world. The dog-ears, underlines, and extensive margin notes in my copy of the Intentional Legacy testify to the impact it had on me personally.One point, albeit it simple, that profoundly affected me was contained in the introduction itself: “Your children are your life’s work (p. xv).” This point was reiterated and reinforced chapter after chapter, and has already impacted the way I view my own children and the way I live out the collective moments that make up my days. I find myself looking at them, and my investments into their lives and souls, in a whole new light. They are my legacy. If I succeed in this one realm, I succeed indeed.
The message of grace is also a theme that is powerfully articulated throughout the chapters of this book. One statement that I found particularly impacting was this: “In our own relentlessly selfish and self-centered vision of reality, we can be guilty of doing the very thing we pray our own children will never do to us – reducing the meaningful lives of our ancestors to one-liners and emotionally-driven oversimplifications (p. 81).” In layman’s terms, we tend not to extend the grace to others which we yearn to be granted ourselves. We must generously extend grace, in regard to our ancestors, relatives, spouses, children, and to our fellow man in general. Here is another powerful statement consistent with the theme of grace, but showing its antithesis: “If you can minimize the humanity of another human being, you can justify every form of social and ethical atrocity against them; after all, they are something less than human (p. 85).” We must not minimize or stigmatize each other by our “lowest common denominator,” by our incidents of failure, or by our most unsavory qualities. All that is precious in a human soul is lost to the narrow-sighted. Even that which is most corrupt in each of us is redeemable.
A final point that had a resounding impact on this reader (though there are several others I could name) is summarized precisely, “Everything matters (p. 102).” The author expounded upon J.R. Miller’s quote, “There is nothing in the daily routine of the family life that is unimportant. Indeed, it is oft times the things we think of as without influence that will be found to have the deepest impression on the tender lives of the household (p. 102).” This sweet reminder returns to my mind all throughout the day as I watch my children (and myself) grow and fail, and grow in grace again.
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The Intentional Legacy (Audible Audio Edition) David McAlvany David S McAlvany Brown Thompson Publishing Books Reviews
Oh how I wish I had understood and implemented the truths outlined in this book earlier in life. Each idea of planning and pursuing a family legacy is well thought out, insightful, and heartfelt. Hoping to pass on something of lasting value to your family after you are gone? Read this book carefully, mark up each chapter and distribute copies to the people you love.
Our church has been encouraging all to read this book for months.
High hopes but little delivery that was unique. Good content if you are new to the messaging, but better stuff is out there.
Though it is never too late to start legacy thinking, this should be required reading for every engaged couple. It gives a whole life view that everyone needs. The insights shared in this book will have lifetime consequences for every family. This is some of the clearest thinking I have ever read.
Very well written, best book I've read on the subject of family legacy! Intentional Legacy was very helpful in considering how to build family relationships that can be sustained. These relationships are built on the firm foundation on Christ and his teachings, but the book discusses practical advice on implementation.
I am a Christian father of a 2 1/2 year old and another on the way. This was a great encouragement to me and gave some really helpful advice that I can put into practice right away. David McAlvany brought in history, personal experiences, and other stories to help illustrate his points and give useful application for each.
This book was well-written and presented practical strategies to create a legacy for generations to come. I have been recommending this book to my friends and family.
A father's love can be a lesson of God's love. Just as rejection by a father can make it harder to accept God's love.
This book is a witness to a father pouring out his soul for his children in love. It's also a husband who is genuinely grateful for a wife who he treasures.
Underlying the how's and why's of legacy is a life laid down for others and demanding nothing in return. That will leave a treasure that can't be stolen or destroyed.
I suspect that parenting and marriage might be David's training ground for other things beyond his current intentions.
As an avid reader whose personal library contains scores of books on both family and finance, it is a rare treasure to find a book that is filled cover-to-cover with new ideas and fresh insights from a unique vantage point, brilliantly worded and applicable to virtually every person (parent, grandparent, young single, married without children, etc.) who is concerned about the mark they are leaving on this world. The dog-ears, underlines, and extensive margin notes in my copy of the Intentional Legacy testify to the impact it had on me personally.
One point, albeit it simple, that profoundly affected me was contained in the introduction itself “Your children are your life’s work (p. xv).” This point was reiterated and reinforced chapter after chapter, and has already impacted the way I view my own children and the way I live out the collective moments that make up my days. I find myself looking at them, and my investments into their lives and souls, in a whole new light. They are my legacy. If I succeed in this one realm, I succeed indeed.
The message of grace is also a theme that is powerfully articulated throughout the chapters of this book. One statement that I found particularly impacting was this “In our own relentlessly selfish and self-centered vision of reality, we can be guilty of doing the very thing we pray our own children will never do to us – reducing the meaningful lives of our ancestors to one-liners and emotionally-driven oversimplifications (p. 81).” In layman’s terms, we tend not to extend the grace to others which we yearn to be granted ourselves. We must generously extend grace, in regard to our ancestors, relatives, spouses, children, and to our fellow man in general. Here is another powerful statement consistent with the theme of grace, but showing its antithesis “If you can minimize the humanity of another human being, you can justify every form of social and ethical atrocity against them; after all, they are something less than human (p. 85).” We must not minimize or stigmatize each other by our “lowest common denominator,” by our incidents of failure, or by our most unsavory qualities. All that is precious in a human soul is lost to the narrow-sighted. Even that which is most corrupt in each of us is redeemable.
A final point that had a resounding impact on this reader (though there are several others I could name) is summarized precisely, “Everything matters (p. 102).” The author expounded upon J.R. Miller’s quote, “There is nothing in the daily routine of the family life that is unimportant. Indeed, it is oft times the things we think of as without influence that will be found to have the deepest impression on the tender lives of the household (p. 102).” This sweet reminder returns to my mind all throughout the day as I watch my children (and myself) grow and fail, and grow in grace again.
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