"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.

• You are where you are today because of the choice you made yesterday.

• No one is entitled to anything but opportunity.

• The vast majority of your life is decided by how you respond to its circumstances.

• Saying yes to everything puts you on the fast track to a regretful existence.

• It is not about your past or future. It is about realizing that your greatest power lies in who you can be in the present.

• Life is a drama of decision-making.

• "My life is one long obstacle course with me as the chief obstacle." — Jack Parr

• Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever has.

Seeking the Truth

Three critical aspects of the truth:

1. We must tell the truth.

2. We must believe the truth.

3. We must live the truth.

• The gift of failure is that it shines a spotlight on your biggest growth opportunities.

• The moment you stop learning, testing, and trying is the moment you go backwards.

• You have to risk a little crazy if you ever hope to escape the gravitational pull of the ordinary.

• Never be ashamed to let your feelings, smiles, and tears shine a light on this world.

• Sometimes we need less — not more.

• When someone hears your name, they have certain expectations.

• What we love is never true of flaws.

Magic Question

What does my ideal day look like?