"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.

• Failure is a growth opportunity. Learn to love your struggles. 

• At some point in life, we have to unlearn most things to begin learning new things. 

• Our minds should never be a place to store garbage. 

• I have realized that nothing is more liberating than giving up the desire to be liked by everyone. 

• The best day of your life is the day you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses.

• If you cannot lead yourself, how will you lead others? 

• Each person is free is to discover his or her own greatness. 

Relationship Circle

• Mentors & Truth Teller

• Storyteller & Connector

• Books & Cheerleader

• Thinking Partner & Yourself

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

• Self-leadership is the art of getting extraordinary performance from your skill sets. 

• The only real failure is the failure to act. 

• Rejection can be the first step towards success. Many of life’s frustrations and obstacles are wrapped in a package labeled opportunities.

• It is the quality of your questions that determine the quality of your discoveries. 

• Abandon the “I know what’s best” attitude.

• Life is all about relationships. Cultivate, nurture and develop them.

• Helping others get what they want is the most effective way to get what you want.

Magic Question

What is one step I can take today to help create the outcomes I want in life?

Let us know what you think...