Your legacy won't be your bank account. It will be your character.

As the year winds down, it's natural to take stock. We look at our careers, our finances, our accomplishments. And while those things matter, they are not the full measure of a man.


The real currency of your life isn't what's in your bank account; it's the quality of your character.


When all is said and done, people won't remember the exact title you held or the car you drove.


They will remember how you made them feel.

They will remember if you were a man of your word.

They will remember if you treated people with respect, regardless of their status.

They will remember if you owned your mistakes or blamed others.

They will remember if you faced hardship with resilience or with bitterness.


Your character is the silent legacy you build with every choice you make, every day. It's in the promise you keep when no one is watching. It's in the kindness you show when you have nothing to gain. It's in the integrity you maintain when it would be easier to cut corners.


This isn't about being perfect. It's about being intentional. It's about deciding that who you are is more important than what you have.


As you look towards the new year, don't just set goals for your career. Set goals for your character. That is the investment that pays the greatest dividends.

Badasses aren't born, they're built. So let's get to work.

My book, Be a Badass Man, is a guide to forging character and building a lasting legacy.