"Notes" of An Elder

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.

• Peace of mind will always be free.

• If you wish to change your life, learn how to love yourself.

• Our thoughts and actions are a product of our information.

• The price of a thing is determined by what we collectively think it is worth.

• Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom knows when to say it.

• When is good enough ― good enough?

• An open mind allows us to be receptive to new ideas.

• Innocent words are rarely innocent.

• Meetings drag the life and soul out of people.

• For those inside the box, it might be helpful to travel outside the box.

3 Keys to Abundant Living

1. Caring about others.

2. Daring for others.

3. Sharing with others.

• "Freedom without discipline is foolish, discipline without freedom is insanity." ― Ilona Mialik

• Be an expert at making people feel good.

• Instead of having to change who you are, become more of the amazing person you already are.

• Be in the delivery business ― deliver amazing results.

• The higher someone goes in an organization, the less self-aware they are likely to become.

• All of our interactions should be focused on how to deliver excellence.

• A team that can't process and exchange information can't work together.

• The right solution to the wrong problem is more dangerous than the wrong solution to the right problem.

• Live the behaviors necessary to do big things.

• Bring your best to every situation.

Magic Question

How many doors of opportunity have you opened lately?