esentation of one event, situation, memory, etc. The autobiography is a chronological presentation of an entire life, a very different type of writing.

2. Memoirs are seen as something people do with their family stories only. While this is a common form of memoir writing, it certainly is not the only style. Think of all the books on the market giving the story of famous business people. Those are forms of memoirs.

You have additional advantages when you write about your professional

Baby boomer, have you started writing your business or professional memoirs? Writing a memoir about a business or company history is something that does not always cross the mind of a busy professional person. Maybe you haven’t even thought of recording your business or professional story? Here you are, working hard all of your life to build a business, reach certain levels in your company, or become a successful entrepreneur. What you’ve learned over the years won’t be found in any bookshelf, right? So why will you let all of that wisdom be lost to future generations forever?

If you don’t write your business story, who will? My husband and I recently saw a movie staring Jack Nicholson called “About Schmidt.” In it, Schmidt retires from a insurance company thinking others will surely want to carry on and implement the good ideas he started. On the way to the garage, Schmidt passes the loading bin for trash pick-up and notices his box full of “good ideas” in line to be dumped.

That’s what can happen when you don’t take the time to record some of the important parts of your professional life. It can be totally forgotten. What you learned and accomplished in life has great merit. Write it down. If you wonder what to write about here are just a few ideas to get you thinking:

• Tell the story of your company, business, or practice
• Turn your professional skills and expertise into exciting lessons
• Use professional experiences to tell others the success of your business
• Share your management or leadership tips
• Present your expert knowledge on marketing professional services
• Share other unique business stories

You can do this by taking the time to get your memoirs about your professional life on paper. Two misconceptions about memoirs usually keep a professional person from thinking of a memoir as a way to express him or herself. These are

1. Memoirs take too long. Actually, a memoir is only on every focused presentation of one event, situation, memory, etc. The autobiography is a chronological presentation of an entire life, a very different type of writing.

2. Memoirs are seen as something people do with their family stories only. While this is a common form of memoir writing, it certainly is not the only style. Think of all the books on the market giving the story of famous business people. Those are forms of memoirs.

You have additional advantages when you write about your professional e

ght? So why will you let all of that wisdom be lost to future generations forever?

If you don’t write your business story, who will? My husband and I recently saw a movie staring Jack Nicholson called “About Schmidt.” In it, Schmidt retires from a insurance company thinking others will surely want to carry on and implement the good ideas he started. On the way to the garage, Schmidt passes the loading bin for trash pick-up and notices his box full of “good ideas” in line to be dumped.

That’s what can happen when you don’t take the time to record some of the important parts of your professional life. It can be totally forgotten. What you learned and accomplished in life has great merit. Write it down. If you wonder what to write about here are just a few ideas to get you thinking:

• Tell the story of your company, business, or practice
• Turn your professional skills and expertise into exciting lessons
• Use professional experiences to tell others the success of your business
• Share your management or leadership tips
• Present your expert knowledge on marketing professional services
• Share other unique business stories

You can do this by taking the time to get your memoirs about your professional life on paper. Two misconceptions about memoirs usually keep a professional person from thinking of a memoir as a way to express him or herself. These are

1. Memoirs take too long. Actually, a memoir is only on every focused presentation of one event, situation, memory, etc. The autobiography is a chronological presentation of an entire life, a very different type of writing.

2. Memoirs are seen as something people do with their family stories only. While this is a common form of memoir writing, it certainly is not the only style. Think of all the books on the market giving the story of famous business people. Those are forms of memoirs.

You have additional advantages when you write about your professional

>That’s what can happen when you don’t take the time to record some of the important parts of your professional life. It can be totally forgotten. What you learned and accomplished in life has great merit. Write it down. If you wonder what to write about here are just a few ideas to get you thinking:

• Tell the story of your company, business, or practice
• Turn your professional skills and expertise into exciting lessons
• Use professional experiences to tell others the success of your business
• Share your management or leadership tips
• Present your expert knowledge on marketing professional services
• Share other unique business stories

You can do this by taking the time to get your memoirs about your professional life on paper. Two misconceptions about memoirs usually keep a professional person from thinking of a memoir as a way to express him or herself. These are

1. Memoirs take too long. Actually, a memoir is only on every focused presentation of one event, situation, memory, etc. The autobiography is a chronological presentation of an entire life, a very different type of writing.

2. Memoirs are seen as something people do with their family stories only. While this is a common form of memoir writing, it certainly is not the only style. Think of all the books on the market giving the story of famous business people. Those are forms of memoirs.

You have additional advantages when you write about your professional

of your business
• Share your management or leadership tips
• Present your expert knowledge on marketing professional services
• Share other unique business stories

You can do this by taking the time to get your memoirs about your professional life on paper. Two misconceptions about memoirs usually keep a professional person from thinking of a memoir as a way to express him or herself. These are

1. Memoirs take too long. Actually, a memoir is only on every focused presentation of one event, situation, memory, etc. The autobiography is a chronological presentation of an entire life, a very different type of writing.

2. Memoirs are seen as something people do with their family stories only. While this is a common form of memoir writing, it certainly is not the only style. Think of all the books on the market giving the story of famous business people. Those are forms of memoirs.

You have additional advantages when you write about your professional

esentation of one event, situation, memory, etc. The autobiography is a chronological presentation of an entire life, a very different type of writing.

2. Memoirs are seen as something people do with their family stories only. While this is a common form of memoir writing, it certainly is not the only style. Think of all the books on the market giving the story of famous business people. Those are forms of memoirs.

You have additional advantages when you write about your professional experiences. People love reading non-fiction and personal stories. This is some of the most popular forms of writing. Thousands of memoirs are published each year by both traditional publishers and self-publishers.

You can start writing and posting your professional stories and memoirs on your website or blog. When you start to gain readership, expand the amount of stories you write and you could soon create an entire book or eBook of professional memoirs.

Take time to remember the important things about your business or profession and how to make what you know important to others. Don’t turn out to be like Schmidt; just another retired person with no one to remember your contributions to the working world. Write your professional memoirs and create your legacy instead.