"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.

• Your life is determined by the sum of the choices you make.

• Create your own “green” lights in life.

• Winning is a matter of definition.

• “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” — Albert Einstein

• Learning is a learned behavior.

• Questions: Does this matter? Is it vital? What would happen if I didn’t do this?

• Step away from the problem to understand the problem.

• Helping others is a path to greatness — possibly the only path.

• This is who I am — take it or leave it.

• We have to bridge the gap between expectations and reality.

• If it doesn’t bring you joy, get rid of it.

Relationship Skill

You can get the person to do something they did not want to do.

• Your first step toward personal growth is the step out of the box.

• Feel fortunate if you have someone who speaks the truth to you.

• Prioritizing time for yourself to better understand yourself is a must.

• Becoming an independent thinker is one of the best things you can do in life.

• It’s not anyone’s job to make you feel good about yourself. It can only come from you and within.

• The pursuit of change almost always merits resistance.

• When you are not around, your reputation will speak for you.

• If you are struggling to move forward in your life, the problem isn’t your life.

• The better you are at something, the less likely you are to be open to something different.

• Don’t suffocate new thinking.

• The most powerful four words you can offer as a leader: We can do better.

Magic Question

Live in the present or relive the past?