"Notes" of An Elder

Think about areas of life where you might be lying to yourself.

March 04, 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.

  • Criticism is a gift.

  • Surround yourself with people who remind you of your future and not with people who remind you of your past.

  • Think about areas of life where you might be lying to yourself.

  • Being wrong stings. Being silent kills.

  • Don’t ever stop asking questions. Questions are what causes you to stretch, create, grow, innovate and change.

  • “Life is divided into three parts: what was, what is and what shall be. Of these three periods, the present is short, the future is doubtful, and the past alone is certain.” ― Seneca

  • To deal with issues, you first must be aware that they exist.

Problem Solving

  1. Identify It

  2. Study It

  3. Simplify It

  4. Solve It

  • I might not know what the truth is, but I know what a lie is.

  • A workspace is the reflection of the culture.

  • Critique the work, not the person.

  • Keep building new skills as your old ones become out of date.

  • Just because you heard something doesn’t mean you actually understand it.

  • Before you enter a room or open your mouth, your reputation speaks for you.

  • As unpleasant as a disappointment, we can always learn something from them.

  • The truth is that beyond our opinions and the facts matter.

Magic Question

What is your reason for living?