"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.

• Most of our limitations are self-imposed.

• If you don't expect anything, it is hard to be disappointed.

• "Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are." – Malcolm Forbes

• Most overnight success stories have taken more than a decade.

• It is better to look forward with hope than to look back with regret.

• Sometimes getting what you want can be disappointing.

• When others feel like outsiders, reach out and invite them to join.

Discover

• My outer limits

• The truth of my soul

• Who am I?

• Sometimes knowing when to say "no" is more important than knowing when to say "yes."

• Experiments release human imagination because they give people hope.

• Perfection is an illusion.

• Best ideas rather than loudest voices win.

• "If you aren't making a difference in other people's lives, you shouldn't be in business – it's that simple." – Richard Branson

• Always look for ways to transform adversity into opportunity.

• Just making people work harder is not a sustainable strategy.

• You don't know and won't know until you try and try again.

Magic Question

What is the best course of action?