02 Jan 2010, Posted by Lance in General, No Comments.

Menschood

A friend of
mine once described my concept of being a Legacy Dad as the Yiddish concept of
mensch. So, here is my definition and
expression of what a Legacy Dad/Mensch is.
Salute!

Mensch means "a
person of integrity and honor according to Leo Rosten the Yiddish maven and
author of The Joys of Yiddish, mensch is someone to admire and emulate,
someone of noble character. The key to being “a real mensch” is nothing less
than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible,
decorous.

A Legacy Dad strives to:

Display an
altruistic attitude. Give to and help
others simply out of respect for humanity and without an expectation of return.

Help as
many people as possible, change as many lives as possible.

Do the
right thing always. Set the example for others to follow.

Live your
character, morals and values openly and daily.

Be the
best husband, father, Christian and man you can be through faith, prayer, accountability
and honesty.

Leave the world a better place because
you were here.