<p>Most young people have not thought about their future realistically or detailed (I haven’t!), as their prefrontal lobes of the brain are not yet fully developed.</p>
<p>Yet, I’m tempted to ask, what do you want to leave behind in this world before you pass into the next?</p>
<p>Do you want to leave behind a family? A book? The next Apple Computer Company? A political legacy? A bulging bank account?</p>
<p>Let’s hear it.</p>
<p>Well not to sound narcissistic but honestly I’ve always dreamed of having an historical legacy. I used to have a fascination and have jealousy towards Alexander the Great because I have his name but I live in an era where building an empire is near to impossible. Anyway, that was back when I was an immature 8th grader, now I’m a junior and have more realistic and planned out goals. I primarily want to have a good family that care about each other and to be a theoretical physicist. Also I may one day try for political prowess and maybe one day run for president, as I still want to be remembered for something great and I feel theres a lot wrong with this country that needs fixing. I’ll most likely just end up being an engineer or be a professor at some college some day. But I will still maintain these goals, even if I fall short.</p>
<p>Better security of information systems.</p>
<p>Lots of money donated to non-profits
Lots of publications
Lots of people who have been inspired by me</p>
<p>Don’t want a family, probably won’t be rich.
I want to educate people through teaching and maybe other kinds of activism. Maybe I’ll contribute to mathematical research, but I’m probably not enough of a genius.
(Also, I want to grow my hair as long as it will possibly grow, then cut it off and donate it right before it turns gray. :D)</p>
<p>family 
maybe a book or some papers. but other than family, I think I’ld be more focused on the next world rather than what to leave behind in this one</p>
<p>I have an old dream: Turning the Math/Science team into a team that finally gets to crush the superpowers (magnet/rich/resourced schools) of academic competitions that never give up their darn victory. Now it’s basically seeing if I can coach the school team / donate money in the future. I fear for the future as my school is losing it’s just short of victory glory as the focus of students is shifting and less effort overall is done; as well redistricting has already eaten into the supply of brilliant students.</p>
<p>Being an important engineer in some of the modern developments… Not even sure if I can stand out amongst peers, but I’ll be part of something big for the energy industry.</p>
<p>Books. Maybe a family. That sounds sort of weird but I don’t think I want kids.</p>
<p>^ Personally I want to focus on my career, and not have kids. Not because I don’t want to be distracted, but I fear I could not adequately care for them.</p>