"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.

• Being uncommon may be the greatest growth opportunity of your life.

• Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future.

• Have at least one real conversation a day.

• Make friends with the unknown.

• Silence is a language.

• "The person who has learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of negotiation." ― Chris Voss

• Do less so you can do more.

• Once you experience excellence, you will never again be content with mediocrity.

• When the game ends, the king and pawn return to the same box.

• When it can't be done ― do it.

Personal Growth Questions

• Where am I now?

• Where would I like to be?

• How will I know when I get there?

• Happiness is a moment, not a state of being.

• We must not only act but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. We need more people who specialize in the impossible.

• "There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs." ― Zig Ziglar

• The best time to get a job is when you have a job because you have more leverage.

• You can make major changes in your life with minor changes in your thinking and behavior.

• The freedom to explore who you truly are is deeply liberating.

• Your attitude colors and shapes the world you inhabit.

• Persistence is a well-known precursor of success.

• The art of self-improvement is not about perfection but about priorities.

Magic Question

What truths am I avoiding?