Do you care about your legacy? 54% of Americans want to leave mark on the world

Do you care about your legacy? 54% of Americans want to leave mark on the world 
Study Finds, New York, NY; by StudyFindsAnalysis, reviewed by Steve Fink; 8/15/25 
Getting older changes everything, including what we care about most. A new survey of 2,000 Americans reveals ...

• What matters most: 80% of Americans care more about their impression on loved ones than leaving a mark on the world (54%)
• Mental shifts with age: 82% notice changes in how they think as they get older, focusing more on relationships and making each day count
• The conversation problem: Only 50% have discussed end-of-life wishes with loved ones, despite deep family focus

Editor's Note: Pause. Imagine that you are receiving hospice care. What would matter most to you then? Would that change how you choose to live today?