Not only famous people have stories worth telling. As we age we naturally want to share our wisdom. But what is that wisdom? How many of us have actually thought about what we want to pass down to the next generation? Your personal history is like a time capsule buried in the yard, an opportunity to share what you’ve learned with posterity.
To share your wisdom for the future.
How To Plan A Family Wisdom Time Capsule
The old page suggests saving lessons for the future. It compares personal history to a buried time capsule. This new plan helps you collect those lessons.
Ask a grandparent or parent for their best advice. Ask about a hard choice they made and what they learned. Write down their answers.
Check family photos for dates and names. Ask a sibling to review the notes for accuracy. Keep the final sheet with your memories.
- Choose one relative to interview first.
- Write down three lessons they want to share.
- Use photos to help them remember the story.
- Review the notes with a family member.
- 1Interview
- 2Transcription
- 3Writing/Editing
- 4Proofreading/Layout
Here is a newly drawn diagram. It is based on the original saved How it Works process by Erica Manfred. It shows the stages of interviews and audio recording. Next are photos, mementos, and ancestor information, followed by transcribing, organizing, writing, and editing. Finally, it shows client review, and then proofreading and layout. How it Works