Carrying on His Will

Synopsis

Avalanche! Luffy and Sanji surf a tree down a mountain on a fast-moving wave of snow and just avoid being buried alive. But then the demented King Wapol suddenly appears and orders Luffy and Sanji's deaths. With no time to lose, Luffy evades their attacks. Then, out of the blue, an unlikely friend comes to his rescue! A friend who was just trying to kill him only hours before!

Summary

Chapter 1

The first chapter of Carrying On His Will explains the emotional and psychological aspects of carrying a legacy. It begins by exploring what it means to carry a legacy; being a part of a legacy and living up to the expectations can cause a conflicting mix of emotions, likely a mix of both pride and fear. This fear can become paralyzing if the person feels the pressure to uphold the legacy is too strong. In the book, the example of Cecilia Thorp is used. She was the daughter of a famous doctor and felt obligated to become a doctor herself, but her inner conflicts caused her to freeze up and sink into a deep depression.

Chapter 2

The second chapter of Carrying On His Will discusses the source of the feelings of pressure and obligation to carry on a legacy. It outlines how external expectations can come from family and society as a whole. People who are raised to carry on a legacy will often feel an obligation to do so out of respect for their family. The book goes into detail about how expectations from society can also play a role—such as when a person is expected to follow in the footsteps of their father, despite having different dreams and aspirations. The chapter cites the example of Frank Lipton, who was told he had to take over his father's business regardless of what he wanted to do.

Chapter 3

The third chapter focuses on the different ways a person can decide to carry on the legacy of their family. It acknowledges that a person might want to carry on the legacy, but that they might also have different hopes and ambitions. The book explains that the best way to carry on the legacy is to embrace one's own hopes and ambitions while also finding ways to honor the family legacy. As an example, the book cites the story of Gregory Gockel, who pursued his dream of becoming an entrepreneur while also using his family's legacy as a source of inspiration.

Chapter 4

The fourth chapter explores the spiritual aspects of carrying a legacy. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the history behind the legacy and connecting to it in a spiritual way. This connection can help one gain a deeper sense of understanding and appreciation for the legacy, which will in turn help them carry it on in a meaningful way. The book uses the case study of William Waters, who learned to connect to his family's legacy after taking a trip to his family's ancestral home in Europe.

Chapter 5

The fifth chapter focuses on the practical aspects of carrying a legacy. It explains how finding a mentor to help guide one on the journey can be invaluable, as it provides encouragement and advice. It also discusses the importance of creating a plan to move forward and sticking to it. An example of this is shown with Emily Anderson, who created a detailed plan of how she was to carry on her family legacy with her own business and stayed committed to it until her goals were reached.

Chapter 6

The sixth chapter examines the legacy that one can create for themselves. It explains that it is possible to create one's own legacy, which can be just as meaningful and important as carrying on a family legacy. The book uses the example of Fred Baxter, who was inspired by his family legacy but followed his own dreams of becoming a professional racecar driver. Through his own hard work and dedication, Fred attempted to create a legacy of determination and dedication.