"Notes" of An Elder

Don't try to control people. Learn to serve them.

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.

  • The greatest obstacle to success may be success.

  • The world has too many unhappy people. Let's reduce unhappiness with random acts of kindness.

  • One of the best feelings in the world is knowing your presence means something to someone.

  • Defensiveness is the enemy of good listening.

  • It's easier to make decisions for others than for yourself.

  • Hope is the desire that life can and will be better.

  • "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it." — Henry Ford

Listen For…

  • Truth

  • Facts

  • Opinion

  • Bias

  • Lies

  • Trust is the currency of leadership. It is rooted in the very essence of why people follow other people.

  • Meet your future at the intersection of innovation and need.

  • Failure is the world's greatest teacher.

  • Don't try to control people. Learn to serve them.

  • Stay humble even if you're sure you're right.

  • Being a listener is just as important as being a good speaker.

  • Make others feel seen, heard, and valued.

Magic Question

Will the change in your life happen to you or because of you?

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