Remember Thomas in the auditorium? Here's what he didn't mention in his speech:
He'd been diagnosed with a serious illness three years earlier. The doctor's prognosis was uncertain. That's when legacy became urgent.
But as he watched those 300 graduates, he realized something profound: His legacy was already secure. Even if he couldn't teach another person, the principles would continue spreading. The transformation would continue happening. The impact would continue growing.
That's the ultimate power—influence that transcends your presence.