The Daily Dad

What Legacy Are You Providing?

May 8, 2020

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Discover the value of character and reputation as the ultimate legacy to pass on, as illustrated by Harry Truman's ability to leave his children a meaningful legacy despite facing financial challenges.

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Prioritizing character over wealth leaves a lasting and meaningful impact on our children.

Emphasizing the importance of character and integrity provides our children with a priceless legacy.

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Lack of wealth doesn't diminish the ability to leave a valuable legacy

Harry Truman, despite his financial struggles and lack of business success, prioritized public service over personal enrichment. While many politicians in his position might have used their office to accumulate wealth, Truman remained honest and focused on providing value to others. Although Truman didn't amass a large fortune to pass on to his children, he recognized that there are more important legacies than monetary inheritance. In a letter to his daughter Margaret, he emphasized the significance of an honorable reputation and a good name, which cannot be stolen and serve as a lasting legacy. Truman's story highlights the contrast between our society's obsession with wealth accumulation and the deeper impact of developing character and integrity, which can inspire and shape our children's lives.

The Value of Legacy and Character

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"Harry Truman was not a good businessman. The clothing shop he opened with a friend was a disaster—and he was paying off the debts through his senate career and into his presidency. Most of his investments were flops. He had to sell off chunks of his mother’s farm when they couldn’t pay the mortgage. After he left office, the only safety net he had was his army pension."

Yet as Ryan describes in today's Daily Dad podcast, Truman was still able to leave his children a special legacy, something worth more than a large cash inheritance.

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