"Notes" of An Elder

We must not only act but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. We need more people who specialize in the impossible.

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.

  • Being uncommon may be the greatest growth opportunity of your life.

  • Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future.

  • Have at least one real conversation a day.

  • Make friends with the unknown.

  • Silence is a language.

  • "The person who has learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of negotiation." ― Chris Voss

  • Do less so you can do more.

  • Once you experience excellence, you will never again be content with mediocrity.

  • When the game ends, the king and pawn return to the same box.

  • When it can't be done ― do it.

Personal Growth Questions

  • Where am I now?

  • Where would I like to be?

  • How will I know when I get there?

  • Happiness is a moment, not a state of being.

  • We must not only act but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. We need more people who specialize in the impossible.

  • "There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs." ― Zig Ziglar

  • The best time to get a job is when you have a job because you have more leverage.

  • You can make major changes in your life with minor changes in your thinking and behavior.

  • The freedom to explore who you truly are is deeply liberating.

  • Your attitude colors and shapes the world you inhabit.

  • Persistence is a well-known precursor of success.

  • The art of self-improvement is not about perfection but about priorities.

Magic Question

What truths am I avoiding?