#255 Journaling a Legacy: Merle Saferstein on 40 Years of Reflection

Reinvent Yourself

“If you want to be remembered in a certain way, then you need to be living in that way," says Merle Saferstein, an educator, author, and speaker who has turned her 40-year journaling practice into a profound legacy. Saferstein shares her journey from an elementary school teacher to the Director of Educational Outreach at the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in South Florida, and how a chance encounter on a beach led to a life-changing career. Discover the transformative power of journaling, the importance of living your legacy, and how to create meaningful legacy projects. Whether you're contemplating retirement, looking to leave a lasting impact, or simply seeking inspiration, Saferstein’s story offers invaluable insights and practical advice.

Bio:

Merle Saferstein is an educator, author, and speaker who served as the Director of Educational Outreach at the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in South Florida for 26 years. After retiring, she developed the course "Living and Leaving Your Legacy" and has taught nationally and internationally.

Time Stamps

02:04 - Saferstein began her career in education as an elementary school teacher

03:53 - Meeting Tom Osborne on a beach while jogging in 1982

06:34 - Starting journaling as teenager

10:16 - The purposes of her books

14:02 - Deciding to retire in 2011 when she turned 68

17:19 - The course that Saferstein developed about legacy

21:18 - Self-publishing on Amazon and hitting #1

23:19 - Saferstein offers advice on living and leaving your legacy

Key Points:

• Merle Saferstein's journey highlights the transformative power of journaling and living intentionally.
• Living your legacy is more important than the material things you leave behind.
• Chance encounters can lead to life-changing opportunities; be open to them.
• Practical advice on how to start journaling and creating legacy projects.

Links and Resources:

• Visit Merle Saferstein's Website
• Purchase "Living and Leaving My Legacy, Volume 1"
• Purchase "Living and Leaving My Legacy, Volume 2"
• Explore Covey Club

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