"Notes" of An Elder

True leaders don't need followers. They teach other people to become leaders.

November 04, 2022

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.

  • Keep your energy tank closer to full than empty.

  • True wisdom is ruled by humility.

  • Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors, and fight battles nobody knows about.

  • Words are empty. Actions carry weight.

  • Always define a problem before you try to solve it.

  • Learners are open, curious, and responsible for their actions.

  • No one will follow if they don't trust where you are going.

  • Be willing to endure the necessary hardships today for a better future.

Together

You + Me = WE

  • True leaders don't need followers. They teach other people to become leaders.

  • In the end, those who misuse and abuse vulnerable people lose themselves.

  • You don't have control over what others think about you, but you do have control over how you decide to internalize their opinions.

  • Don't expect to see positive change in your life if you surround yourself with negative people.

  • Sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together.

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