"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.

• Yesterday may have brought you to today, but it most likely will not carry you through tomorrow.

• Dreams are the fuel that moves our society forward.

• Just do it ― love as many people as possible, in as many moments as you can.

• Happiness is an inside job.

• Be the driver on your journey to success.

• Instead of always looking to be blessed ― spend some time being a blessing to others.

• Walk toward fear and frustration ― they point the way.

• Behind every rags-to-riches story lies a person who works assiduously to hone their craft.

Just Be

• Be happy

• Be helpful

• Be humble

• Be knowledgeable

• “If you’re serious about changing your life, you’ll find a way. If you’re not, you’ll find an excuse.” — Jen Sincero

• When you begin to share what you know with others, your communication skills improve.

• Don’t invest in a career. Build a life.

• Be someone that does things, not someone who talks about things.

• We must fail in order to know the feeling of hurt and to experience growth.

• The only thing worse than failure is not starting.

• A life without uncertainty is not a life worth living.

Magic Question

What can you remove from your life that would improve it?