Life is not fair.

Some people are born with every possible advantage.

Others are born with none.

Maybe you were the first in your family to go to college.

Maybe you were the first to start a business.

Maybe you’re the first to even think about building a true legacy.

That can feel heavy.

But here’s the truth: You cannot choose the family you’re born into or the circumstances you start with.

What you can choose is how you respond to every opportunity that comes your way.

Sometimes it’s a small boost from a mentor who believes in you.

Sometimes it’s a connection that opens a door in business.

Sometimes it’s the capital to invest in a future bigger than yourself.

This may sound like the most obvious advice in the world, but it’s worth repeating:

Take every advantage you’re given.

Do not waste it. Do not take it for granted.

Because here’s what often happens… people who are handed something don’t always see the value in it.

But those who had to earn every inch understand just how rare those opportunities are.

I’ll be the first to admit – I’m not perfect.

There have been times when I let chances slip away.

But I’ve learned that now is the time to embrace what you have and use it.

That doesn’t always mean taking big risks or throwing money into investments.

It could simply mean taking the time to learn. To grow.

To become a better parent. A better leader. A better version of yourself.

Your legacy is built one choice at a time. Don’t overlook the advantages right in front of you.

To Your Legacy,
Chris Witmer