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away36 · 15 April 2008, 07:04 PM

A Life That Matters

Ready or not, some day your life will come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else.

Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will finally disappear.

So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.

It won't matter where you came from, or on what side of the tracks you lived at the end.

It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built.

What will matter is not what you got, but what you gave.

What will matter is not your success, but your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence, but your character.

What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel
a lasting loss when you're gone.

What will matter is not your memories, but the memories that live in those who loved you.

What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life that matters.

Robb · 15 April 2008, 07:28 PM

That was beautiful Nancy!!! Thanks for making my day a little brighter

frostie · 15 April 2008, 08:02 PM

Words of wisdom

Thanks a lot nancy

Jimbits76 · 15 April 2008, 08:08 PM

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A Life That Matters

Ready or not, some day your life will come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else.

Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will finally disappear.

So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.

But my underwear will live on forever!!!!!

My wife thinks my undies not only have a life of their own but will be the only thing to survive a nuclear holocaust!!!!!! Better get to Marks and Spencers and retire the old ones!

Only kidding, nice sentiments Nancy if a little sobering. Too many people put too much into material objects...that which I have earned and accrued will all pass to my kids to hopefully make their passage a little easier than that of those before me.

J

TDH · 16 April 2008, 05:13 AM

Truly thought provoking

kcmo · 16 April 2008, 05:22 AM

Wow Nancy - incredible! Thanks for making me 'pause' today....

Stef_Call · 16 April 2008, 06:02 AM

Thank you !!!

nsolga · 16 April 2008, 12:01 PM

amen

oneillba · 16 April 2008, 12:21 PM

thanks for the thoughtful words. for all of us. take a moment and reflect.

wmthedirector · 20 April 2008, 02:16 AM

true

Rockrolex · 20 April 2008, 02:18 AM

I'm glad someone found this thread and resurrected it. Beautiful thoughts, Nancy. Thank you for sharing them.

Terry Newton · 20 April 2008, 02:27 AM

Awesome words of wisdom. This is exactly why I am a Rotarian. "Make a Difference" Amen.

Thanks for sharing this.

Terry Newton

Widows Son · 20 April 2008, 05:25 AM

So mote it be.

JJ Irani · 20 April 2008, 05:28 AM

Beautiful words, Nancy.

I hope you guys remember me for all the "stuff" I taught you tossers.....after this world has finally gotten rid of me!!

Incurable · 20 April 2008, 05:40 AM

I believe much of this is summed up by a quote in the 'Favorite Quotes' thread, one of my favs...

"All that is not given, is lost..."

Both speak to the same sentiment.

Jimbits76 · 20 April 2008, 05:43 AM

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I hope you guys remember me for all the "stuff" I taught you tossers.....after this world has finally gotten rid of me!!

Don't count on it buddy. We're gonna club together and have you stuffed. Filled with sawdust and mounted on a hardwood plinthe at Rolex Geneva. Maybe next to your prize ewe!!!!!!

J

JJ Irani · 20 April 2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Don't count on it buddy. We're gonna club together and have you stuffed. Filled with sawdust and mounted on a hardwood plinthe at Rolex Geneva. Maybe next to your prize ewe!!!!!!

J

jasonbellevue · 20 April 2008, 08:26 AM

Wise words indeed, thanks Nancy.

Art 1 · 20 April 2008, 01:07 PM

Very nice words indeed.

unclesallie · 20 April 2008, 08:38 PM

what if you're remembered for mooning the assembled at your friend's birthday party?

best,
dan

juneja · 20 April 2008, 10:00 PM

Thank you Nancy.

15 April 2008, 07:04 PM	#1
away36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nancy Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 3,178	Food for Thought A Life That Matters Ready or not, some day your life will come to an end. There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will pass to someone else. Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. Your grudges, resentments, frustrations, and jealousies will finally disappear. So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire. The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away. It won't matter where you came from, or on what side of the tracks you lived at the end. It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant. So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured? What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built. What will matter is not what you got, but what you gave. What will matter is not your success, but your significance. What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught. What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example. What will matter is not your competence, but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone. What will matter is not your memories, but the memories that live in those who loved you. What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what. Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life that matters.

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TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Truly thought provoking

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kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow Nancy - incredible! Thanks for making me 'pause' today....

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,107	I'm glad someone found this thread and resurrected it. Beautiful thoughts, Nancy. Thank you for sharing them. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Awesome words of wisdom. This is exactly why I am a Rotarian. "Make a Difference" Amen. Thanks for sharing this. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Beautiful words, Nancy. I hope you guys remember me for all the "stuff" I taught you tossers.....after this world has finally gotten rid of me!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	I believe much of this is summed up by a quote in the 'Favorite Quotes' thread, one of my favs... "All that is not given, is lost..." Both speak to the same sentiment. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

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jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Wise words indeed, thanks Nancy. __________________

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Very nice words indeed.

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unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	what if you're remembered for mooning the assembled at your friend's birthday party? best, dan

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juneja "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: juneja Location: London UK Watch: 6542 Posts: 217	Thank you Nancy.

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