Consultant and speaker Codi Shewan is on a mission to redefine legacy as something you create every day of your life, not something that you leave behind. Codi has deeper insights into the legacy business than most; before entering the entrepreneurial world he spent two decades as a funeral director, where he absorbed deep lessons about living.
We are thrilled to be bringing Codi’s powerful message about realizing the power of positive influence while you’re still here through his spring 2020 book, Everyday Legacy.
Read on to learn more about Codi, and be inspired by his insights into living with purpose every day.
What three words best describe you?
Passionate. Ambitious. Loyal.
What is your book about?
Helping people to live with more purpose, right now. After a career spent surrounded by death, one would think I learned a lot about death. In fact, I learned everything about life.
Whom do you most admire?
I admire anyone who, consciously or unconsciously, does things to influence people in positive ways. There are too many people to list and I’m grateful for them every day.
What are people surprised to learn about you?
I grew up in a very small town; a village actually. A one-stop-sign kind of place. My parents still live in the house I grew up in, and the property has matured over the years to be retreat-like. It’s a place I love to visit.
All it takes is a conscious awareness of the positive impact we’re making in the world to shift us towards magnifying that impact and watching it change ourselves and those around us.
What is the last book you read?
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. I discovered it when, during the publishing process, someone working on Everyday Legacy compared it to Randy’s book. I loved it and, after finishing it, I was honored by the comparison.
Who is your favorite author?
Brené Brown. Her books challenge unconventional thinking about topics that people often don’t want to talk about, and she pulls the masses toward her powerful messages.
What is your personal motto?
More purpose. Right now.
All it takes is a conscious awareness of the positive impact we’re making in the world to shift us towards magnifying that impact and watching it change ourselves and those around us.
What is the best advice you ever received?
“Let the tea steep.” –Grandma
She knew that a good cup of tea needed time to steep, to allow the flavor of the tea leaves to fully infuse the water. Like so many things in life, sometimes time is what is needed most. When we rush, we miss out on the fullness of the moment or experience.
Where do you find inspiration?
In everyday experiences. Some of the most beautiful lessons exist in the mundane. If you have the perspective to capture and decipher these moments, they can be powerful!