Why Mark Zuckerberg Wrote a Letter (and You Should Too)
On Dec. 1, 2015, days after Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan had their first child, they posted a lengthy letter to her on Facebook.
"Dear Max," it starts. "Your mother and I don't yet have the words to describe the hope you give us for the future."
The letter goes on to describe the new parents' vision for their daughter and the generations that follow her. Their mission for their philanthropic efforts is "advancing human potential and promoting equality," and they plan to devote 99% of their Facebook shares to this end. To bring about these changes, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was established, with the intention that Max, along with her family, will continue its philanthropic efforts into the future.
Even though most people don't have billions of dollars to consider, Zuckerberg's simple solution of writing a letter about the couple's intentions for their wealth in relation to their daughter is a model most people should follow.
