"Notes" of An Elder
There is a difference between knowing the truth and living it.
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.
Sometimes your mind needs more time to accept what your head already knows.
There is a difference between knowing the truth and living it.
Deciding what to do is easier if you decide what not to do first.
Most of our negative thoughts are just that ― thoughts, not facts.
Refrain from thinking about what might go wrong. Think about what could go right.
“Success is a catalyst for failure.” — Greg McKeown
Enduring love requires both partners to blind themselves to the annoying flaws and failings we bring to our relationship.
The Mastery of Self
Past Self
Present Self
Future Self
There are always two sides to the story. Both can be right. Both can be wrong or somewhere in between.
The person who identifies a problem may not be the best one to resolve it.
If you don’t say it, no one knows. If they can’t see it, it doesn’t matter. If they can’t respect it, it is irrelevant.
A boss has the title, but a leader has the people.
We need to ensure that we are choosing our distractions and that our distractions are not choosing us.
We fear loss more than we value gain.
Ordinary people seek entertainment. Extraordinary people seek education and learning.
Magic Question
Is this an opinion or a fact?
