"Notes" of An Elder

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

December 03, 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.

  • Each day we have the opportunity to reflect on what is our true calling.

  • Innovation is hard because it means doing something that people don’t find easy.

  • Remove all self-imposed limitations that have been restructuring your ambitions.

  • The faster and more reactive we are, the less we think first and act second.

  • Diversity means inclusivity.

  • It can take one person to deliver meaningful change.

  • “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi

Gaps

  • Generational

  • Culture

  • Experience

  • Age

  • Take notes — there will always be a test.

  • See everything as a problem to be solved.

  • The face you see in the mirror is your competition.

  • Respect knowledge that is superior to your own.

  • When you invest in another person’s growth, you say you matter.

  • Be a learner who teaches.

  • Be uncommon and seek advice from strangers.

Magic Question

Who do you want to be?