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.

• You can only do three things with your time: have fun, be productive and give back.

• The more people who see value in something, the more valuable it will be.

• "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need." — Khalil Gibran

• Many of us look for others' flaws as a way to disguise our own.

• Changing how you lead begins with changing your own mindset.

• What questions am I not asking myself?

• Stay positive even in the worst of times.

Basic Emotions

• Anger

• Surprise

• Disgust

• Happiness

• Fear

• Sadness

• Embrace failures while managing setbacks.

• True friends don't keep score.

• Career and life success are directly related to how much you learn and unlearn.

• Compare yourself only to yourself.

• The single most valuable thing worth fighting for is the free thought of the individual mind.

• Question everything and don't accept anything of face value.

• The more you know, the more opportunities are open for you and the better chances you have at living a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Magic Question

What do I need to spend more time on and less time on?