How Do You Want to Be Remembered When You Die?

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Voting Rules
Should fit the format: "I'd like to be remembered for being ____."

For most of us, leaving a legacy is super important. Life is short, so making an impact on the world is our only chance to have lasting influence or importance. So how do you want to be remembered when you die? Check out our list for some of the top qualities and adjectives. 

We've all asked ourselves: "How do I want to be remembered?" It's a big question that can inform some major life decisions. Do you want to be known as someone that was caring? Maybe successful? Filthy rich? Glamorous? Well-rounded? It's up to you to make the decision and live your life accordingly. So what do you want to be remembered for? And more importantly, what are you going to do in order to be remembered that way? 

Don't see something on our list that appeals to you? Feel free to add your own quality or personality trait. Just remember that words on the list should be adjectives and fit the format: "I'd like to be remembered for being ____."

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  • 1
    361 votes
  • 2
    385 votes

    Loyal

  • 3
    361 votes

    Caring

  • 4
    354 votes

    Kind

  • 5
    312 votes

    Compassionate

  • 6
    325 votes

    Interesting