Will Anyone Inherit Your Passion?
Read an interesting quote yesterday in the New York Times. It was from a seller of rare artifacts. He was describing how he often comes into the possession of prized artifacts when older generations pass on and the younger folk inherit the items. He said:
“Emotional value doesn’t transfer across generations. People don’t inherit passions.”
I have always assumed I would leave my prized baseball cards to my wife and kids. But perhaps I am not being realistic and should instead enjoy the fruits of the collection prior to my departure. Are we just kidding ourselves that someone else will "inherit our passions"?
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