Leaving Lasting Impact
I absolutely loved the book, The Long Game, by Ann Leckie. In this sci-fi novel that is part of The Far Reaches collection, a curious life form on a far out colony learned more about its own species and the human species. One thing the life form learned is that “Your species is just very short lived. But you should be proud of what you’ve accomplished. And you should think about how to make sure that accomplishment doesn’t disappear after you’re gone” (Leckie, p. 5). The alien species was learning to take pride in its achievements and think about how to preserve those achievements for future generations. It underscores the importance of leaving a lasting impact and legacy that will continue to benefit others even after we are no longer around.
This thought of leaving a legacy played off the title of the book when it was said, “The humans have a thing they call the long game. Most humans, just like people, are usually just thinking of today. What can they eat today? How can they stay safe today? But then sometimes they’re thinking way ahead, thinking of things too big for them to do here and now. It’s how they’ve done things like go into the sky or read the instructions of life” (Leckie, p. 24). While we must think of short term things like what we will eat for our next meal, we must be thinking about the long game.
This long game refers to actions taken by individuals or groups over an extended period to achieve a specific goal or outcome. It involves thinking ahead, anticipating potential challenges, and making decisions that will lead to long-term success or fulfillment. In essence, it is about setting goals and working towards them with a focus on sustainability and future impact.
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