She's Easy

We could all be legends. It’s an easy concept when you take the time to deconstruct it. You act in a very unique and sometimes bizarre manner and create a situation that leaves a lasting impression on a person or hundreds of people. Sounds pretty easy, right? Well, the idea is easy, but getting the right outcome is where we hit the wall.

Think about the “She’s Easy” legend. That sucks, because let’s be honest legends and reputations are directly linked – and talked about. Think about it, legends are everywhere. We have the “Douche-bag Professor” legend, the “Ass kisser” legend, the “sleaze-bag” legend… and the list goes on. The only problem with all these shitty legends is just that- they’re shitty.

So, I thought about it – how do you become a “positive” legend. First I’m thinking of the word legend in terms of personal achievements, actions and reputation, not Greek mythology. Of course, if you wanted to be the next Zeus that’s cool too. I’m not going to stop you.

Positive legends, like Zeus, create meaning and share it. They want to make a lasting impression that strikes you right between the eyes and rattles your cage. They want you to search yourself for the questions you’re afraid to answer. Legends are influencers and leaders. Think about Obama, he’s a legend now. Oprah? Yuppers. Bono? You got it. Even the dead, like Marilyn Munroe, Elvis, JFK. They're all NOW in the legendary, household name column. But it wasn't always like that.

Becoming a negative legend isn’t a difficult task, being a positive one is. It's achievable, you’ve just got to want it. It’s all about your intentions. Good intentions lead to great achievements, leading to legendary actions and people. Legendary isn’t a given title, it’s a created one. We could all do this; we could all be positive legends. It all comes down to choices and intentions. Think about it.