"Notes" of An Elder

You don’t have to have a reason to help people.

November 25, 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.

  • Life is a question, and you are the answer.

  • “Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity. It makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie

  • You do not always have to be physically present to inspire and make a difference.

  • One of the things leaders want is better information to make their decisions.

  • It is important to live in a world where not everything is known.

  • You don’t have to have a reason to help people.

The Relationship Culture

5 types of people to surround yourself with:

  1. The Inspired

  2. The Passionate

  3. The Motivated

  4. The Grateful

  5. The Open-minded

  • Be the original version of yourself rather than a duplicate of someone else.

  • Leaders must inspire others to dream more, do more, and become more.

  • Like a good doctor, ask questions to diagnose the problem.

  • In addition to character, the greatest loss in life is the loss of self-confidence.

  • “Live a life full of humility, gratitude, intellectual curiosity, and never stop learning.” — GZA

  • Every problem is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Magic Question

Can we do better than this?