"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.

• Everyone has at least two selves. Bring out the best one.

• The heart hears all things.

• “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

• There are many situations in life where we do something that makes us feel awkward, but if we think it's important enough, we do it anyway.

• Looking back over the 85 years I’ve been on planet Earth, I realize that kindness is the answer to everything.

• We can no longer view coaches as just coaches. We must view them through the lens of leaders.

• The biggest threat to sports ― social media.

• The great educators, coaches, and executives put those they teach, coach, and lead in positions to discover their unique talents and skills for themselves. 

Listen With Our...

• Eyes

• Heart

• Feelings

• Intuition

• "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." ― Charles Dickens

• We should never forget those who came before us, risked their lives, and gave their lives so that we could make our dreams real. 

• It’s time to stop waiting because the world needs you now.

• To know your history is to know who you are.

• Criticism needs to be a learning tool, not a weapon of destruction.

• Each day is a sacred gift and an honor to continue exploring and reaching for our outer limits. The light shines on our souls just once in life. 

• I have come to realize life is about unpacking the most difficult question of "Who am I?" and being at peace with the discoveries. 

Magic Question

What mark do I want to make on the world?