"Notes" of An Elder

The mind is a judging machine.

March 19, 2021

Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others.

"Notes" of An Elder is a depository of pertinent information, knowledge and wisdom. Available weekly will be an elder's "thinking menu" for your use. Enjoy this bounty.

  • To know how little we know becomes a virtue only after we have tried to learn all we are capable of knowing.

  • Communicate to others in a language they understand.

  • Always remember when talking with the team, the most important thing to do is listen.

  • The basics of simplification can be summed up in three words: Eliminate the unnecessary.

  • We become friends with people not only for their virtues but also for their vices.

  • Children grow up not listening to what we say but watching what we do. Our conduct shapes their conscience.

Question

  • Who

  • What

  • When

  • Why

  • Where

  • How

  • Say no to everyone the same way: nicely.

  • Twice a week, declutter your mind to create space for something "new" and "exciting."

  • Every group needs a contrarian.

  • The mind is a judging machine.

  • We must learn to be loyal by intellect. Time is running out for us to learn that it is not enough to be a good parent, a good communicator, a good citizen. It's time to be a good human being.

  • The irony of material success is it's a moving goal post.

  • The greatest challenge is discovering who you are. The second greatest is being happy with what you find out.

Magic Question

Why do I believe in what I do?

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