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 humble helps to build trust and facilitates learning.

• You can’t do the same things every day and expect a different outcome.

• Freedom is the ability to make choices.

• Every conversation needs an interested listener.

• The future brings us hope for better times to come.

• Genuinely care about other people even if they don’t care about you.

• Instead of making excuses, make progress.

Shortage

• Skill

• Truth

• Labor

• Talent

• Leadership

• Praise those who are succeeding and encourage those who are struggling.

• Honesty is bigger than just telling the truth. It is about being trustworthy.

• Look for the good in every situation and every person.

• “In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” ― Mortimer J. Adler

• Step out to the edge of your capabilities and ask a little more of yourself.

• In a two-way conversation, we take turns being the speaker and the listener.

Magic Question

Why should others pay attention to what you say?