A new king who did not know
about Joseph came to power.
—Exodus 1:8
Who was Harry Truman’s vice president?
Who won Super Bowl XXXII?
Who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1988?
Fame and recognition have a short lifespan. A day in the sun can turn to lost in the night before you know it.
From the day you were born, you have been drawing down on the number of days you have to live. Use them well. Make them count. Decide what’s important, and don’t be diverted by what isn’t.
Your name recognition may be short-lived, but your influence will be long-lasting if you invest your time and talent wisely.
You don’t determine the length of your life—
only the use you make of it.