"Notes" of An Elder

Many of us look for others' flaws as a way to disguise our own.

April 01, 2022

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 can only do three things with your time: have fun, be productive and give back.

  • The more people who see value in something, the more valuable it will be.

  • "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need." — Khalil Gibran

  • Many of us look for others' flaws as a way to disguise our own.

  • Changing how you lead begins with changing your own mindset.

  • What questions am I not asking myself?

  • Stay positive even in the worst of times.

Basic Emotions

  • Anger

  • Surprise

  • Disgust

  • Happiness

  • Fear

  • Sadness

  • Embrace failures while managing setbacks.

  • True friends don't keep score.

  • Career and life success are directly related to how much you learn and unlearn.

  • Compare yourself only to yourself.

  • The single most valuable thing worth fighting for is the free thought of the individual mind.

  • Question everything and don't accept anything of face value.

  • The more you know, the more opportunities are open for you and the better chances you have at living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Magic Question

What do I need to spend more time on and less time on?