by Terry Moore, CCIM | Dec 11, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
“To what end?” My friend, Ian, smiled, looking over his eggs Benedict. There was close to a minute of silence. Do you have any idea how long a minute of silence is? “To what end?” my buddy asked again. That breakfast was one of our most profound conversations in the...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Sep 17, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
The Merriam-Webster dictionary calls “admiration “a feeling of respect and approval.” I admire someone who has an attitude, character trait, commitment, skill, thought, or understanding that I highly regard. Usually, the achievement I admire is well beyond my current...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Aug 18, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
We are all 30 years older than we were 30 years ago. Many of us have changed vocations, locations, and often many more things. Our family or health situation may have changed dramatically. We know enough of life to aspire to something better than our current reality....
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Mar 21, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Your legacy is what others think, say, and do because of your influence. It’s what you will leave behind besides the cash and the keys. Your values determine your behavior. How do you increase the possibility that younger generations will appreciate and adopt your...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Mar 7, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
A true friend can ask deep, relevant questions and persist even if you deflect or offer trivial answers. I have often discussed the people I admire with a trusted friend who has proven his concern for many people, including me. He persistently asks this challenging...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Feb 21, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Some wise mentors recently asked me that question. The short answer is that your legacy is what people choose to imitate regarding your values and actions. What Kind of Life Inspires You? Some people want maximum strength, power, influence, wealth, good looks, and...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Feb 14, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
Surprises are funny things. You think a friend is visiting family in another state. Then, you’re surprised to see him in the grocery store. That kind of surprise changes you in a little way. Now you know your friend is here, not there. Other surprises produce more...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jan 31, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
If you want a challenge, here is one. Seek out people who disagree with you and have conversations with them. That sounds like quite a challenge in today’s world, but the potential payoff is enormous. Reverend Timothy Keller put it better than I can. He said, “Friends...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jan 24, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
I have a dear friend who says he doesn’t believe in eternity. He believes that when you die, that’s it. Game over. As a believing Christian, I imagine things differently. What do you believe? Wait! This blog is about legacy. What am I doing by starting with eternity?...
by Terry Moore, CCIM | Jan 17, 2025 | Living a Life Worth Imitating
There are two basic ways to live your life. You can let life happen to you and drift with the current. Or, you can make choices and take action, attempting to live a life worth imitating. I’ve seen both. Intentional living is better. The Consequences of Drifting The...
