A great leader is someone who is able to get others to do things they wouldn’t do on their own.
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.
- Everything in life gets better when you get better. Nothing gets better until you get better.
- Be humble ― overconfidence is the enemy of clear thinking.
- People will always try to twist their perception of reality to fit their inherent biases.
- It takes the same amount of energy to solve problems as it does to avoid them.
- When you allow yourself to be offended, you are giving control to the offensive person.
- Leadership is a noun. Leading is a verb.
- Success is better than failure, but the biggest lessons are found in failure.
- The world needs you ― it needs your ideas, your passion, your heart, and your intellect.
- Surround yourself with other people who are living your dream life.
- The improbable should not be confused with the impossible.
The Beauty of Failure
- Embrace failure
- Celebrate failure
- Learn from failure
- What’s going on in your head isn’t the same as what’s happening in someone else’s head.
- “Dig your well before you’re thirsty.” ― Harvey Mackay
- Your body is your house.
- Don’t put people in roles where they are unlikely to succeed.
- What isn’t said is just as important as what is said, if not more so.
- Invest your time in what matters most to you.
- Identify who we don’t want to be as much as who we want to be.
- The key to power is having options.
- A great leader is someone who is able to get others to do things they wouldn’t do on their own.
- You will often win by allowing others to win.
Magic Question
What is your inner purpose?
Written by : George Raveling
Referred to by many as “Coach,” George Raveling has transcended the intersections of sports, business, and culture. Following a standout college basketball career at Villanova University, he ascended to head coaching positions at Washington State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Southern California.
After retiring from coaching, Raveling joined Nike at the request of Phil Knight, where he played an integral role in signing a reluctant Michael Jordan. His renowned achievements include induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
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