Happiness seldom comes from obtaining status and financial success. Mostly it comes from living a full life and doing things that matter.
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 are not responsible for other people’s happiness ― that’s their job.
- Manipulation is a form of emotional blackmail.
- We all need encouragement to keep going when life is hard. If that encouragement comes from within, we never have to rely on anyone else to motivate us.
- Most of our real learning comes from doing something wrong.
- “You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” — Indira Gandhi
- All statements are either true or not true. If a statement is anything less than fully true, it is not true.
- Let both your thoughts and actions be positive. Do things that improve your life daily.
- Goal: Do one thing better than everyone else.
- Being polite to others is the proper way for human beings to behave.
It Costs Nothing To Be Kind
- Kindness is empathetic
- Kindness is inclusive
- Kindness sees suffering
- Kindness reflects kindly
- Kindness is beautiful
- When you sit down to read, it is important to have a specific goal in mind. Reading with a goal will help you focus on the material and increase your retention.
- We carry the seeds we need for tomorrow — for future generations and all our relations. Plan the seeds wisely.
- A must attend class is learning how to love.
- Human beings learn through productive struggle by trying it themselves and screwing up and doing it differently the next time.
- Happiness seldom comes from obtaining status and financial success. Mostly it comes from living a full life and doing things that matter.
- Meet your future at the intersection of innovation and need.
- Each day we sail in three ships at one time: past, present, and future.
- “Anyone who takes your time is a thief. Protect your time, it’s what makes up your life.” — J.R. Rim
- It’s always the simple that produces the marvelous.
Magic Question
What are the things we can’t control?
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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