"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.

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

• The superpowers of our time are the ability to focus, learn, unlearn, and evolve quickly.

• Question: Do you have a recipe for personal and professional growth?

• Curiosity, attention, compassion, and kindness practiced as ways of honoring ourselves allow us to develop a loving relationship with ourselves.

• Self-esteem is simply the level of respect and admiration you have for yourself.

• "When I discover who I am, I'll be free." — Ralph Ellison

• No one spends more time with you than you do. You have front-row seats at every thought, word, and action.

Change

• Relabel

• Reframe

• Refocus

• Revalue

• Human beings learn through productive struggle. By trying it themselves and screwing up ― then doing it differently next time.

• When we decide to step toward and not over others, we take a massive leap toward belonging.

• "Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." — Ambrose Bierce

• A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong.

• You have to become the culture you want because culture is observed, not imposed.

• Learn to use your mind, or your mind will use you. Actions follow our thoughts and images.

• One of the secrets of great leadership is balancing self-confidence and humility.

Magic Question

What does the world need from me?