"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.

• Nearly all successful people focus on the process instead of the prize.

• In a time of rapid change, questions may be more valuable than answers.

• Asking “why” can be the first step to bringing about change in almost any context.

• Today’s answers are out of date tomorrow.

• When you have compelling questions, people almost can’t resist advising on helping you find some great answers.

• Everyone defines and experiences success differently.

• Become bulletproof against other people’s emotional guns.

• Adversity is often one of the most significant tests of our self-worth.

• There’s never been a harder and easier time to succeed.

• Looking back is not exactly the best approach to looking forward.

Big Five

• Money

• Power

• Influence

• Access

• Information

• Our greatest challenges are also our greatest opportunities.

• Problems are life’s essential feedstock.

• The question is not what do I want... it’s what do I need?

• Bring out more decisively the intelligence and best thinking of others.

• The hunter that chases two rabbits catches neither one.

• Past performance is not indicative of future results.

• “When you make a commitment, you create hope. When you keep a commitment you create trust!” — John C. Maxwell

• Spend more time listening and asking questions than talking.

• Something only seems impossible until someone does it.

• Make it a priority to love yourself like your life depends on it.

Magic Question

If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?