"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.

• No matter how well someone knows or loves us, they will never see us or the world through our eyes.

• Make yourself an expert in some facet of the game.

• Your mindset is how you look at yourself and the world around you.

• Listen first instead of reacting so you can better understand.

• When was your last wow moment?

• It’s easy to believe a person who always tells the truth.

• Freedom is only freedom when it includes mind, body, and soul.

• Our words, behavior, and character should exemplify who we are. 

Every Day ― 86,400

• Every day is an opportunity to shine.

• Every day is an interview.

• Every day, you are being evaluated.

• Every day is a celebration.

• Every day is a blank canvas.

• Every day is NOW.

• We are the choices we make.

• One of the best gifts a parent can give a child is the freedom to be themselves.

• Turn your problems into positive growth opportunities.

• We’re starving for a simple hug.

• Don’t live someone else’s life. Live your own.

• Our self-discipline and fortitude are being severely tested. Ace the test!

• Human goodness will set you free. Be a genuinely good person.

• Spend a lot of time unlocking yourself from the system.

• Not everything written is worth reading.

Magic Question

What is it that I don’t know that I need to know to become valuable and stay relevant?

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