How Bruce Lee Created A Lasting Legacy In A Limited Time
His lessons and how we can apply them to our lives.
The statue above is a good metaphor for Bruce Lee. It didn’t magically appear. It had to be created over time with planning and goals in mind. It also attracts the attention of everyone who sees it, not just martial arts fanatics. Ask just about anyone walking by the piece of metal work who it represents, and they’ll give you Lee’s name without trouble.
Why? Well, his fan base is unique and diverse.
- Huge body builders strangely admire his 135-pound frame, while cinema fans still watch his films for his flashy physical abilities and onscreen persona.
- Philosophy students study his words as lectures.
- Martial artists and physical fitness buffs read his writings for his theories, which were way before their time.
Also, keep in mind he’s been gone for almost 50 years — plus, he gained all this notoriety for so many things in only 32 years of life. No wonder why so many might recognize the statue.
While Lee didn’t leave an exact road map to duplicate, he likely wouldn’t have wanted anyone to follow his exact footsteps anyway. Although he did leave us clues on how we can do similar things in our own way.
