"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.

• Be constantly searching for opportunities to say something positive to individuals you encounter.

•  Increase your rate of failure. Fail forward. Fail Fast.

• Late into my life, I learned to be far less judgmental of others.

• Success does not happen alone. I've yet to meet a self-made person.

• Be in constant search of teachable moments.

• The easiest method for getting what we want is to help others get what they want.

3 Critical Questions

Followers always ask a leader these three questions:

1. Do you care about me?

2. Can you help me?

3. Can I trust you? 

• It took me far too long to conclude that the world is my home.

• The cost of indecision is often more harmful than making the wrong choice.

• We would all be better off if we mastered the art of saying "no." We often regret saying "yes."

• Commitment to excellence means doing things right even when it may never be seen by another living soul.

• The hardest human skill to master is the ability to actively listen.

• Challenge the known and embrace the unknown.

Magic Question

What problems can I turn into opportunities?

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