"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.

• One of the best ways to enjoy a good life is to live a simple life.

• Building culture is like pouring concrete. It can take a while to set, but it's much more difficult to change afterward.

• The moment you stop learning is the moment you are dead.

• Without randomness, life gets boring. We take everyday things for granted.

• The more we listen to an idea, the more we believe it to be true.

• Many of us utilize financial budgets but don't apply the same budgeting mindset to how we spend our time.

Govern

• Your Attitude

• Your Beliefs

• Your Behavior

• Winning and keeping relationships is about being there for other people. People are attracted to those who care about them.

• Freedom cannot be an end in itself. Freedom "from" is not sufficient. What is it you want from freedom to do?

• You can't belong to someone or something and reap the benefits of that belonging if you are unwilling to give something up.

• Every transformation begins with an ending and welcomes a new beginning.

• We each have the power to choose our attitude in any given set of life circumstances.

• Seek the truth and know the truth ― it will set you free.

Magic Question

Am I comfortable with who I am today?