Living an authentic life story is about aligning your passions and interests with your core values and making them your legacy. This concept is illustrated by Professor Dan McAdams' practice of summarizing life in six words. For instance, his six-word summary is "Raise daughters. Write books. Love Becky." This encapsulates his core values and passions - family, writing, and love.

The author's twelve-year-old son, Zach, also provides an example of this practice. He summarizes his father's life as "The Three C’s: curiosity, connection, and completion." These three words reflect the author's values and the passions he pursues, which he often discusses in his Zoom calls.

The author also shares the story of Rudy Hypolite, whose legacy projects play to packed houses and standing applause. Hypolite didn't need to ask his audience about his legacy because his work, which aligns with his passions and values, speaks for itself.

The author encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and identify their core values and passions. By aligning these with their pursuits, they can live an authentic life story and create a meaningful legacy. This process involves asking questions like "What values appear to be driving me?" and "What are my unique gifts, and how do they fit a need in the world?" By answering these questions, individuals can gain a better understanding of their active, living legacy.