In reviewing the survey responses, I have found some interesting statistics. In response to the question "Who encouraged you to consider your contribution to the world?", women responded "friend" most frequently. In fact, there has been a trading off of the first place answer to this question between "friend" and "teacher." Both are fascinating. And both responses are more frequent than either "mother" or "father".
Most of us may not be surprised by the importance of friendships to women. But I am pleasantly surprised to see that the development of one's legacy is a focus of these friendships. I am curious to know about the context of these discussions. I know, for myself, these discussions are a natural part of a women's group that I belong to. But I am sure the issue of one's contribution to the world happens in all kinds of friendship circles, whether it is volunteering together, working together, supporting each other in parenting, mentoring another woman, etc.
What is your experience with friendships helping you to define your leagcy?
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